Papal States 1742 1/2 baiocco KM-1158

from Steve Album sale 45, lot 2774

This specimen was lot 2774 in Stephen Album sale 45 (Santa Rosa, CA, January 2023), where it did not sell. The catalog description^[1] noted, "PAPAL STATES: Benedict XIV, 1740-1758, AR ½ baiocco, 1742 year II, an attractive mint state example, PCGS graded MS61 BN, ex Joe Sedillot Collection." This type was struck 1742 only. Another mezzo baiocco, with the value inside a wreath, was struck 1740-42, 1751 and 1755. One hundred baiocchi = one scudo.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specifications: 5.2 g, copper.

Catalog reference: KM-1158, Ber-2784.

Sources:

• 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.
• ^[1]Album, Stephen, Joseph Lang, Paul Montz, Michael Barry and Norman Douglas Nicol, Auction 45, Santa Rosa, CA: Stephen Album Rare Coins, Inc., 2022.

Link to:

• 1740 mezzo baiocco, Clement XII, Rome mint
• 1740 mezzo baiocco, sede vacante, Rome mint
• 1741 mezzo scudo d'oro
• (1758) mezzo baiocco, year I
• 1758 mezzo baiocco
• Coins and currency dated 1742