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5 Baiocchi - Pio IX Small shield
| Copper | 40.1 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Pius IX (1846-1878) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1849-1850 |
| Value | 5 Baiocchi (0.05) |
| Currency | Scudo (1835-1866) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 40.1 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#38349 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 65% |
Reverse
Value and date within wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
BAIOCCHI
1849
R
Edge
Plain
Comment
Niccolò Cerbara was removed from the Mint in 1850 because he had collaborated in the engraving of the coins of the Roman Republic
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Baiocchi - Pio IX (Small shield) coin from the Papal States is that it was minted during a time of great political and social change in the region. The coin was issued in 1849-1850, just a few years after the Papal States had been established as an independent state following the collapse of the Napoleonic Empire. This period saw significant political and economic reforms, including the introduction of a new currency system, of which the 5 Baiocchi coin was a part. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remains a valuable piece of numismatic history, offering a glimpse into the economic and political landscape of the Papal States during this period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1849 B | 257480 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1849 R | 937800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1850 B | 1152840 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1850 R | 10164040 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Small shield) 1849-1850 coin.
