Pio IX, Papa - 5 Baiocchi 1861, Anno XVI Roma - Papal States

Pie IX - Pope (1846-1870) (Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti)

Country: Papal States (Italian States)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1861 (1856-1864)
Value: 5 Baiocchi  = 1 Grosso Modo (0.05)
Currency: Scudo (1835-1866)
Metal: Silver (.800)
Weight: 1.4 g
Diameter: 16.5 mm
Thickness: 0.8 mm
Grade: XF
Mint: Roma
Mintage: 147,000
Shape: Round
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized: yes
References: KM# 1341b

Obverse:
Papal arms. Latin legend around with Roman date of reign.

Lettering: PIUS.IX.PON. MAX.A.XVI.

Translation: Pius IX, Greatest Bishop, Year 16.

Engraver: Carl Friedrich Voigt.

Reverse:
Value and year within wreath. Date and Mintmark below.

Lettering:
5
BAIOCCHI
1861
R

Engraver: Carl Friedrich Voigt.

Edge:
Reeded.

Reference : KM# 1341b

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Collection : Italian States - Pre Risorgimento (1250-1861) & Kingdom of Italy (1861-1946) Republic (1946-date)