Perugia 1797 4 baiocchi

from the Tom Fitzgerald Collection

This type is listed for 1797 only and was struck in Perugia. It was struck as emergency coinage after the French invasion disrupted the economy. It is supposed to be billon (debased silver) but little evidence of silver is visible. 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 but quite scarce.

Specification: billon.

Catalog reference: KM 7, Ber-3129.

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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