2½ Baiocchi - Pius VI St. Peter facing left

Features

Issuer Papal States
Pope Pius VI (1775-1799)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1796-1797
Value 2½ Baiocchi (1⁄40)
Currency Scudo (1534-1835)
Composition Copper
Weight 16.953 g
Diameter 30 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
41989
References KM# 1240,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Berman# 2989,
Allen G. Berman; 1991. Papal Coins. Attic Books, New York, United States.
Munt# 99-102
Francesco Muntoni; 1996. Le Monete dei Papi e degli stati Pontifici / Volume 1. Da Adriano I alla Sede Vacante 1559 : 772-1559 (2nd edition). Urania Editrice, Rome, Italy.
And 3 more volumes.

Obverse

St. Peter with keys turned to the left.

Script: Latin

Lettering: S·P APOSTOLORVM PRINCEPS

Engraver: Tommaso Mercandetti

Reverse

4-line inscription with value and date under 3 stars.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BAIOCCHI
DVE E MEZZO
ROMANI
1797

Engraver: Tommaso Mercandetti

Edge

Plain

Mint

Rome, Italy

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1796  Photo $ 20 79%
1797  23%

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 2½ Baiocchi - Pius VI (St. Peter facing left)Picture 1 of a sold 2½ Baiocchi - Pius VI (St. Peter facing left)
Heritage Auctions
2023 May 3 - 5 CSNS World Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3107
Lot 31618
Internet Archive
3 May 2023 1796 UNC
(NGC MS65 Brown)
USD 690.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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