PAPAL STATES Coins
Baiocco Coin: The Copper Soul of Papal Italy
Illustrated Specimen Details: 1/2 Baiocco (Papal States) Example Specimen: 1/2 baiocco (mezzo baiocco), 1844 — Papal States (Bologna Mint) Historical Significance: This copper coin was issued during the 14th year of the reign o…
Quattrino Denomination: Copper Coin of Italian States
Illustrated Specimen Details: Quattrino (Bologna) Example Specimen: 1 Quattrino, 1610 — Bologna (Papal States, Italy) Historical Context and Authority: This coin was minted under the authority of Pope Paul V, the ruler…
Provisino: coin from Papal States; type of denaro
PROVISINO: COIN OF PAPAL STATES (ROME, ITALY) Provisino (denaro provisino), 1347-1354: Papal States (Rome) Ruler: Nicola Gabrini (1313-1354), commonly known as Cola di Rienzo — an Italian politician and leader of the popular uprising in Rome in 134…