Foligno (1794) baiocco

from the Tom Fitzgerald Collection

This type is listed for 1794-95 and was struck in Foligno, a temporary mint. It is undated but shows the regnal year (XX) on the obverse. French invasion and internal revolution caused the delicate economy of the Papal States to collapse and with it the papal currency. In an attempt to refloat commerce, temporary mints were opened to mint large quantities of copper coinage.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 10.6 g, copper.

Catalog reference: KM 3, Ber-3102.

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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• (1794) baiocco
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• Foligno (1795) 2 baiocchi
• Coins and currency dated 1794
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