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Muraiola of 8 Baiocchi - Pius VI
1793 year| Silver (.917) | 5 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Pius VI (1775-1799) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1793 |
| Value | 8 Baiocchi (0.08) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#324289 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Value
Script: Latin
Lettering:
OTTO
BAIOC
CHI
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Papal States' 8 Baiocchi coin minted in 1793 is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil for the Papal States. That year, French troops invaded Italy and occupied the Papal States, leading to the arrest and imprisonment of Pope Pius VI. Despite this upheaval, the Papal States' mint continued to produce coins, including this silver 8 Baiocchi piece, which features an image of the Pope on one side and the Papal States' coat of arms on the other. This coin is a tangible reminder of the political and historical events that shaped the Papal States during this time period.
