Ferrara (Papal States) ½ Baiocco - Benedictus XIV, 1744 – 1747

Marcello Crescenzi Legate

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Ferrara (Papal States) Ferrara (Papal States)
Currency Scudo (1534 – 1835)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Baiocco
Year 1744 – 1747
Ruler Benedict XIV (Benedictus XIV) (1740–1758)
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g) 4.58
Diameter (mm) 26
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Baiocco from Ferrara (Papal States). Issued from 1744 to 1747. Struck in Copper. Measures 26 mm and weighs 4.58 g.

Obverse
Coat of arms of Pope Benedict XIV. (Benedict 14th Supreme Pontiff Year 5)
Reverse
3-line inscription with value and date. The date is split to the left and right of the Legate Cardinal Crescenzi arms.
Edge
Plain

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1747  — A. VII
1746  — A. VI 29%
1746  — A. VII
1745  — A. V 41%
1745  — A. VI 6%
1744  — A. IV 35%
1744  — A. V 6%
ND (1743)  — A. IV 12%

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