8 Baiocchi 1849 front 8 Baiocchi 1849 back
8 Baiocchi 1849 photo
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8 Baiocchi

1849 year
Billon (.200 silver) 3.9 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Roman Republic (Italian States)
Period
Republic (1849)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1849
Value
8 Baiocchi (0.08)
Currency
Scudo (1849)
Composition
Billon (.200 silver)
Weight
3.9 g
Diameter
23 mm
Thickness
1.26 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#19779
Rarity index
82%

Reverse

Value within beaded circle, date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REPUBBLICA ROMANA
8
BAIOCCHI
* 1849 *

Engraver: Niccolò Cerbara

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 8 Baiocchi coin from the Roman Republic (Italian States) is that it was designed by the Italian engraver and artist, Giuseppe Longhi. Longhi was a prominent artist of the time and his designs were known for their intricate details and beauty. The 8 Baiocchi coin features an image of the Roman goddess, Libertas, on one side and the coat of arms of the Roman Republic on the other. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the newfound freedom and independence of the Roman Republic, which was established in 1849 after the fall of the Papal States.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1849 R 726250 - - - - - -

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