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1 Scudo Revolutionary coinage; Type II - with tree
| Silver (.833) | 29 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Cispadane Republic (Republic of Bologna, Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Popular government (1796-1797) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1796-1797 |
| Value | 1 Scudo = 10 Giuli/Paoli |
| Currency | Scudo |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 29 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#42098 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
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).
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* PRÆSIDIVM * * ET * DECVS *
BON·DOCET·
Translation: Protection and Honor
Edge
Leaves in relief
Comment
This is Type II of the scudo coins minted during the Popular government of Bologna (1796 - 1797)Is different from Type I (km#339 with a larger Madonna and a different city view without the hill and the tree) and Type III (km#341 without laurel wreath on obverse and date in roman numerals; city view similar to Type II)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a tree on its reverse side, which was a symbol of liberty and freedom during the Revolutionary era. The inclusion of this symbol on the coin highlights the revolutionary spirit and ideals of the Cispadane Republic, which was a short-lived state that emerged during the French Revolutionary Wars.
