Roman Republican Coinage
The Bellum Sociale. Denarius, Bovianum (?) circa 89 (?), AR 4.09 g. Laureate head of Italia l.; behind, viteliú retrograde in Oscan characters. Rev. Soldier in helmet and cloak, standing facing, head r., holding reversed spear; his l. foot is placed on a Roman standard; by his side, on r., recumbent bull. In exergue, N. Sydenham 627. Campana 120. RBW 1218. Historia Numorum Italy 407.
Rare. Old cabinet tone, minor oxidations, otherwise good very fine
From the E.E. Clain-Stefanelli collection.