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20 Baiocchi - Pius IX Pattern
1850 year| Gold | - | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Pius IX (1846-1878) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1850 |
| Value | 20 Baiocchi = 1 Doppio Giulio (0.20) |
| Currency | Scudo (1835-1866) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#313988 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Date, value and mintmark within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
20
BAIOOCHI
1850
R
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 20 Baiocchi - Pius IX (Pattern) 1850 from Papal States made of Gold is that it was designed by the Italian engraver and sculptor, Giuseppe Longhi. Longhi was a prominent artist of the time and his work can be found in various museums and collections around the world. His design for the Pattern 20 Baiocchi coin features a detailed portrait of Pope Pius IX on one side and an image of the Papal States' coat of arms on the other. The coin was minted in 1850 as a pattern coin, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a prototype or sample. It is made of gold and is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.
