Bologna 1780 baiocco KM-291

from the Tom Fitzgerald Collection

This type was issued in 1780 for Pius VI (1774-99) along with another baiocco lacking the regnal year (KM 292). The baiocco superseded the bolognino in 1777. Bologna was the last branch mint of the Papal States, operating until the 1850's.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 10.6 g, copper.

Catalog reference: KM 291, Ber-3068.

Source:

• Berman, Allen G., Papal Coins, South Salem, NY: Attic Books, 1991.
• Francesco Muntoni, Le Monete del Papi e Degli Stati Pontifici, 4 vols. Rome: P & P Santamaria, 1973.
• Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.

Link to:

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