Papal States 1739 1/2 baiocco

Ber-2668, from the Tom Fitzgerald Collection

Ber-2670, from the Tom Fitzgerald Collection

The SCWC lists only one mezzo baiocco struck at Rome in 1739, even tho the two specimens shown here are clearly different and are noted as different in Berman (see photo captions for attribution). Additional mezze baiocchi were struck at Gubbio (KM 117/Ber-2697) as well as types with palm wreath reverse (2671) and laurel wreath reverse (2669).

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 5.2 g, copper.

Catalog reference: KM-885, Ber-2668 or -2670.

Source:

• Berman, Allen G., Papal Coins, South Salem, NY: Attic Books, 1991.
• Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.

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