Bologna 1781 1/2 baiocco

from the Tom Fitzgerald Collection

This type is listed for 1781 and 1784 and was struck in Bologna. It marks the first issue of this denomination from Bologna, which had previously minted half bolognini. The early coinage of the Papal States used an antique monetary system. After 1830, five quattrini = one baiocco; 100 baiocchi = one scudo. In 1866, the currency was reformed to use centesimi and lire in order to match that of the surrounding kingdom of Italy. In 1870, the Papal States were occupied and annexed by the kingdom of Italy and coinage ceased until 1929.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 5.2 g, copper.

Catalog reference: KM 293, Ber-3079.

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:

• Bologna 1780 baiocco KM-291
• 1781 doppio guilio, year VII, bust obverse
• (1783) quattrino
• (1784) mezzo baiocco
• Coins and currency dated 1781
• return to coins of the Papal States