1 Scudo Revolutionary coinage, Type II - with tree

€42,098.00
IssuerBologna, Republic of
Year1796-1797
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Scudo = 10 Giuli/Paoli
CurrencyScudo
CompositionSilver (.833)
Weight29 g
Dimensions40 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#340, Dav EC III#1358, MIR#2859, Munt#3
Obverse descriptionShielded arms between laurel wreath with on top a lion`s head. At the bottom the date and the value.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringPOPVLVS · ET · SENATVS · BONON · P·10·1796·
(Translation: People and Senate of Bologna)
Reverse descriptionMadonna with child in clouds above city view of Bologna. The city has a big tree on the left, and at right is visible the Colle della Guardia, a Hill where is placed the Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca (size and shape of city view may vary).
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering* PRÆSIDIVM * * ET * DECVS * BON·DOCET·
(Translation: Protection and Honor)
EdgeLeaves in relief
Mint
Mintage1796  - -
1797  - ET.SENATUS.BON., edge with circles and incuse dots - very rare -
1797  - ET*/SENATUS*BON. PRÆSIDIVM * -
1797  - ET*PRAESIDIVM*BON BON·DOCET -
Catalog ID9198193240
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