Gubbio (1725) 1/2 baiocco KM-110

from the Tom Fitzgerald Collection

This mezzo baiocco was struck during the reign of Benedict XIII (1724-30) to honor the Holy Year of 1725. The mezzo baiocco was half a baiocco or one two-hundredth of a scudo. Many varieties were issued in the 1720's.

Recorded mintage: unknown but scarce.

Specification: 5.2 g, copper.

Catalog reference: KM 110, Ber-2590.

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:

• Gubbio (1725) quattrino Holy Year
• (1725) mezzo baiocco, wreath reverse
• 1725 mezzo grosso, Holy Year
• 1725 grosso, jubilee year, tiara obverse
• 1725 grosso, jubilee year, arms obverse
• (1725) grosso, PRODERIT IN TEMPORE
• 1725 giulio, Holy Year
• 1725 scudo d'oro, jubilee year
• Coins and currency dated 1725
• return to coins of the Papal States