1 Scudo Revolutionary coinage, Type II - with tree

Issuer Bologna, Republic of
Year 1796-1797
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Scudo = 10 Giuli/Paoli
Currency Scudo
Composition Silver (.833)
Weight 29 g
Diameter 40 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#340, Dav EC III#1358, MIR#2859, Munt#3
Obverse description Shielded arms between laurel wreath with on top a lion`s head. At the bottom the date and the value.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering POPVLVS · ET · SENATVS · BONON · P·10·1796·
(Translation: People and Senate of Bologna)
Reverse description Madonna 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 script Latin
Reverse lettering * PRÆSIDIVM * * ET * DECVS * BON·DOCET·
(Translation: Protection and Honor)
Edge Leaves in relief
Mint
Mintage 1796 - -
1797 - ET.SENATUS.BON., edge with circles and incuse dots - very rare -
1797 - ET*/SENATUS*BON. PRÆSIDIVM * -
1797 - ET*PRAESIDIVM*BON BON·DOCET -
Numisquare ID 9198193240
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