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I only have this example from Leo XII (born Annibale Francesco Clemente Melchiorre Girolamo Nicola della Genga). His reign was known for its very conservative nature and it was he who revived the practice of holding jubilees, which are periods of special prayer and penance. 1824 1/2 Baiocco  |
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1824 1/2 Baiocco Very nice! 
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Nice addition, Bacchus2! Errers and Varietys.
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@Bacchus, thanks for kicking off the next week's reign(s) with your nice mezzo baiocco.
Due to the small number of contributions thus far, I'm going to break my own schedule, and expand this week's coverage to:
Leo XII (1823-1829) and the Sede Vacante of 1829
Pius VIII (1829-30), and the Sede Vacante of 1830-1831.
Pius VII (1800-1823) and the Sede Vacante of 1823.
For any latecomers, feel free to post your coins of reigns you missed.
I've still got nothing to contribute until the next century, as I lost out on an auction bid last week on a Pius VIII coin that is on my watch list.
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I'll post another one. This is a Pius VII 1 Baiocco of 1816. It's "different" in that the design features 3 heads in a row on the bottom of the reverse. Most other coins have this design feature as just stars.  The obverse has quite a nice heraldic achievement. The engraver of the shield (the coat of arms) has used some artistic licence with a curved, off centre, escutcheon but it is very effective. It combines the coat of arms of the Benedictine order (at dexter or right side) with that of the Chiaramonti family (at sinister or left side). Edited by Bacchus2
02/26/2025 10:03 am
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This is a Pius VII 1 Baiocco of 1816. It's "different" in that the design features 3 heads in a row on the bottom of the reverse. Most other coins have this design feature as just stars. Very nice!
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Very nice, Bacchus2! Errers and Varietys.
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Nice coin, beautiful condition!
It looks like the three heads reverse are echoing the three Moor's heads in the coat of arms?
And thanks for pointing out the curved shield. Benedict XIV (or, more accurately, his engraver in Ferrara?) did the same with some of his copper coins which we'll see next month.
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"It looks like the three heads reverse are echoing the three Moor's heads in the coat of arms?"
Yes I think this is the case. Great spot!
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The "3 Moor heads" motif on the shield can perhaps be seen better on this 1816 1 Quattrino  This is a clearer view of the actual family arms - courtesy of Wikipedia free to use - on the left (sinister) side of the shield - as viewed from the shield holder.  Edited by Bacchus2
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The "3 Moor heads" motif on the shield can perhaps be seen better on this 1816 1 Quattrino Excellent!
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Nice example, Bacchus2.
Errers and Varietys.
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I don't have any papal coppers in such nice shape as yours.
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very good addition bacchus2
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