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The scudo also underwent fluctuations, in the market and in its weight: the so called scudo delle stampe (1595) was worth 184·2 baiocchi, that is, a little less than 2 scudi.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 10: Mass Music-Newman 1840-1916 1913
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It was moreover agreed and covenanted, that for the extra sum of two baiocchi each one, he would provide a cup of coffee and sugar after dinner.
The Continental Monthly, Vol. 2 No 4, October, 1862 Devoted To Literature And National Policy Various
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The great curtain is swaying to and fro constantly as they come and go, and a file of beggars is on the steps to relieve you of _baiocchi_.
The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 04, No. 24, October, 1859 Various
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Some hundreds of the beggars were hired at the rate of a few _baiocchi_ a day to carry on excavations in the Forum and in the Baths of Caracalla.
The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 04, No. 22, August, 1859 Various
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I returned her the purse, as she required every baiocchi to add to her comforts in the prison; but I set her mind at rest by promising to see her child the next morning, and to do all that lay in my power for its support and protection.
The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 3, February, 1851 Various
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So, Signor, give me a few baiocchi, for I am tired of being shut up in this old bottle, and if they will let me out I will marry her to-morrow. '
The Continental Monthly, Vol. 2 No 4, October, 1862 Devoted To Literature And National Policy Various
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So Rocjean gave him a few baiocchi, asking Caper what he thought of this plan of allowing jail-birds to sit and sing to every one who passed by, permitting the inmates of the prison to converse with and entertain their friends?
The Continental Monthly, Vol. 2 No 4, October, 1862 Devoted To Literature And National Policy Various
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A crowd has gathered round them, as usual; out of the windows and from the balconies lean the occupants of the houses near by, and the _baiocchi_ thrown by them ring on the pavement below.
The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 03, No. 18, April, 1859 Various
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Not that the scenery around there was any better, if so good, as at Subiaco, or even Gennezzano; but the wine was very cheap, and the cost of boarding at the _locanda_ was only forty baiocchi a day ---- '
The Continental Monthly, Vol. 2 No 4, October, 1862 Devoted To Literature And National Policy Various
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Two or three half-baiocchi, however, bought them off, and we had the road to ourselves.
The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 03, No. 18, April, 1859 Various
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