1797 Papal States Bologna 5 Paoli

Half Scudo of 5 Paoli 1797, Bologna. Coat of Arms of the city of Bologna/ Blessed Virgin of San Luca with child above city view. KM #338, VF or nearly so. Nice grey, original toning, never cleaned. Formed after Napoleon's forces overran and plundered the papal province, the Revolutionary Government of Bologna (Governo Popolare di Bologna) existed from June 23, 1796 until September 17, 1797.