5 Baiocchi - Pius VI 1797-1799 front 5 Baiocchi - Pius VI 1797-1799 back
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5 Baiocchi - Pius VI

 
Copper 21.34 g 32 mm
Description
Issuer
Fermo (Papal States)
Pope
Pius VI (1775-1799)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1797-1799
Value
5 Baiocchi (0.05)
Currency
Scudo (1534-1835)
Composition
Copper
Weight
21.34 g
Diameter
32 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#106626
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Bust of Madonna to left with halo.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SANCTA DEI GENITRIX

Edge

Reeded

Comment

KM#3.2 has "L CHOTOTM" below bust.

Interesting fact

The 5 Baiocchi coin from Fermo (Papal States) minted during the reign of Pope Pius VI (1797-1799) features an image of the Pope on one side and the coat of arms of the Papal States on the other. This coin was made of copper and weighs 21.34 grams. It's interesting to note that the Papal States, which was a sovereign state ruled by the Pope, was annexed by France in 1798, which makes coins like this one a unique piece of history.