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Muraiola of 8 Baiocchi - Clement XI
1717 year| Billon | 5.64 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Ferrara (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Clement XI (Clemens XI) (1700-1721) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1717 |
| Value | 8 Baiocchi (0.08) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 5.64 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#95405 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
St. Maurelius and St. George standing.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SS GEORGIVS ET MAVREL FERR PROTT
VI II
Comment
Weight between 5.23 and 6.05 grams.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Muraiola of 8 Baiocchi - Clement XI 1717 from Ferrara (Papal States) coin is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of copper and silver. This was a common practice in the Papal States during the 18th century, as it allowed for the production of coins that were more durable and resistant to wear and tear than coins made of pure copper. The use of Billon in coinage also made it possible to produce coins with a higher silver content than would have been possible with pure silver, which was a more valuable and sought-after metal at the time.
