© Aste Bolaffi
© Aste Bolaffi
5 Baiocchi - Pius VI Terni
1797 year| Copper | 15 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Terni (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Pius VI (1775-1799) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1797 |
| Value | 5 Baiocchi (0.05) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 15 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#327448 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Nimbate bust of Mary left
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SANCTA DEI GENITRIX
T • M
Translation: Holy Mother of God
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Baiocchi - Pius VI (Terni) 1797 coin is that it was minted during the papacy of Pope Pius VI, who was the last pope to rule over the Papal States before they were annexed by France in 1798. This coin is a rare example of a coin minted during this brief period of history, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
