Baiocco of Pope Pius VI from Gubbio Mint: Gubbio (Italy)
Ruler: Pope Pius VI, Italian, 1717–1799

1789–90

Numismatics

By appointment, Pratt Study Room
Medium

Bronze

Dimensions

12.82 g, 12:00, 33.4 mm

Credit Line

Transfer from the Yale University Library, Numismatic Collection, 2001, Gift of Reverend William H. Owen, B.A. 1897

Accession Number

2001.87.32517

Geography

Made in Gubbio, Italy

Culture

Papal

Period

18th century

Classification

Numismatics

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Numismatics

Obverse Description

Obverse Description: PIVS. SEXTVS PON. M. A. XV volute cartouche topped by crossed keys and papal crown, within cartouche is coat of arms dividing horizontally top third from bottom two thirds, three stars above, below male head l. blows air or water in three rays to three roses growing r., crimped edge

Reverse Description

Reverse Description: VN / BAIOCCO / GVBBIO continuous floral wreath encircles, crimped edge
Provenance
Reverend William H. Owen, to 1938; Yale University Library, New Haven, Conn., 1938–2001; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Conn.
Object copyright
No Copyright - United States
Additional information

Object/Work type

baiocchi, coins, money

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