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, with foot on uncertain object, holding inverted spear and sword, and head right facing recumbent bull to right; [Oscan character] in exergue. Campana 137; Sydenham 627; HN Italy 407. 3.78g, 19mm, 7h.
Mint State; attractive deep old cabinet tone.
Privately purchased from Nomos AG, inv. # 17278.