ITALY. Bologna. Governo Popolare, 1796-1797. Scudo 1796 (Silver, 38 mm, 29.05 g, 6 h), Bologna POPVLVS ET SENATVS BONON Quartered shield between laurel branches; in exergue, P.10.1796. Rev. PRAESIDIVM ET DECVS Madonna on clouds holding the infant Christ in her left arm; view of the city below. Davenport 1359. Montenegro 32. Pagani 35. Nicely toned. Good very fine.
From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector's ticket), privately acquired on 12 February 1949.