20 Baiocchi - Pio IX (800 Silver - Closed wreath) 1858 front 20 Baiocchi - Pio IX (800 Silver - Closed wreath) 1858 back
20 Baiocchi - Pio IX (800 Silver - Closed wreath) 1858 photo
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20 Baiocchi - Pio IX 800 Silver - Closed wreath

1858 year
Silver (.800) 5.67 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Papal States
Pope
Pius IX (1846-1878)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1858
Value
20 Baiocchi = 1 Doppio Giulio (0.20)
Currency
Scudo (1835-1866)
Composition
Silver (.800)
Weight
5.67 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#38370
Rarity index
81%

Reverse

Date, value and mintmark within closed wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
20
BAIOCCHI
1858
R

Engraver: Niccolò Cerbara

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Krause lists this typology under number KM1337a showing a pontificate "year XIIB B".
Probably a typo, the coin exists with mintmarks single B and R as previous ones.

Variants exist with smaller mintmark and signature of the engraver under the bust.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1858 Papal States 20 Baiocchi coin is that it features a unique closed wreath design on the reverse side, which was a distinctive feature of coins minted during the reign of Pope Pius IX.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1858 B 760520 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Baiocchi - Pio IX (800 Silver - Closed wreath) 1858 coin.