The Roman Republic
The Bellum Sociale. Denarius, Corfinium circa 90, AR 3.73 g. Laureate head of Italia l.; behind, ITALIA. Rev. Oath-taking scene: Eight soldiers, four on each side, pointing their swords at pig held by kneeling youth; in the background, standard. In exergue, M. Sydenham 621. Campana 69. Historia Numorum Italy 408 (these dies).
Rare and in unusually fine condition for the issue.
Attractive iridescent tone and extremely fine
Ex CNG sale 63, 2003, 1141; LHS 100, 2007, 385 and NAC 52, 2009, 231 sales.