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5 Baiocchi - Pio IX Larger shield
| Copper | 42 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Pius IX (1846-1878) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1850-1854 |
| Value | 5 Baiocchi (0.05) |
| Currency | Scudo (1835-1866) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 42 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#19769 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 41% |
Reverse
Value and date within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
BAIOCCHI
1851
B
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Baiocchi - Pio IX (Larger shield) coin from the Papal States is that it was minted during the reign of Pope Pius IX, who was the longest-reigning Pope in history, serving from 1846 to 1878. This coin was minted during his early years as Pope, and it features a larger shield on the reverse side, which was a distinctive feature of coins minted during his reign.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 B | 1431500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1851 R | 7949000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1852 B | 3351150 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1852 R | 9746000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1853 B | 1689500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1853 R | 8428000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1854 B | 1405500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1854 R | 1977000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Baiocchi - Pio IX (Larger shield) 1850-1854 coin.
