The Roman Republic
The Bellum Sociale. Denarius, Bovianum (?) circa 89 (?), AR 3.82 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, [retrograde K]. Sydenham 627. Campana 139e (this coin). RBW 1218 (this coin). Historia Numorum Italy 407.
Rare. Old cabinet tone, reverse slightly off-centre, otherwise extremely fine
Ex Credit Suisse February 1984, 382, Leu 17, 1977, Nicolas, 286 and NAC 61, 2011, RBW part I, 1213 sales. Privately purchased from Spink in September 1986.