Pius VI - 2½ Baiocchi 1796 - Papal States, San Severino

Pio VI - Pope (1775-1799) (Giovanni Angelico Braschi) 

Country: Papal States (Italian States)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1796 (1796-1797)
Value: 2½ Baiocchi = 1 Sampietrino (0.025)
Currency: Scudo (1588-1866)
Metal: Copper
Weight: 7.4 g
Diameter: 28 mm
Thickness: 1.2 mm
Grade: F12 (Clipped)
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: yes
References: KM# 3, Munt# 406-407, Berman# 3141, MIR# 3001

Obverse:
Large haloed bust of St. Peter to left holding keys.

Lettering:
S·P APOSTOLORUM PRINCEPS

Engraver: Tommaso Mercandetti.

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

Lettering:
BAIOCCHI
DVE E MEZZO
S·SEVERINO
1796

Engraver: Tommaso Mercandetti.

Edge:
Plain.

Mint:
San Severino Marche, Italy.

Comments:
Varieties exist with or without engraver letter T.M.

Reference : KM# 3, Munt# 406-407, Berman# 3141, MIR# 3001

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