Roma Numismatics Ltd
Auction XIV 21 Sep 2017
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The Social War, Marsic Confederation AR Denarius. Bovianum(?), 89 BC. Laureate head of Italia left; VITELIV (= ITALIA) retrograde in Oscan script behind / Soldier standing facing, head right, foot on uncertain object, holding inverted spear and sword; facing recumbent bull to right, retrograde [N] in exergue. Campana 120; RBW 1218; HN Italy 407. 4.09g, 21mm, 5h.
Good Very Fine. Rare.
Ex E. E. Clain-Stefanelli Collection.
This type was struck during the struggle for independence against the dominant leadership of Rome that we know today as the Social War (91-88 BC). The Marsic Confederation consisted of allied Italic peoples such as the Marsi, Peligni, Piceni, Vestini, Samnites, Frentani, Marrucini, and Lucani. The coins not only helped pay for the troops, but were also used as propaganda against Rome.
Good Very Fine. Rare.
Ex E. E. Clain-Stefanelli Collection.
This type was struck during the struggle for independence against the dominant leadership of Rome that we know today as the Social War (91-88 BC). The Marsic Confederation consisted of allied Italic peoples such as the Marsi, Peligni, Piceni, Vestini, Samnites, Frentani, Marrucini, and Lucani. The coins not only helped pay for the troops, but were also used as propaganda against Rome.