VB series. AR Half-Victoriatus, uncertain Samnite mint, 212 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter right. Rev. Victory standing right, crowning trophy; between, VB (ligate); on the right, S; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 95/2. AR. 1.36 g. 13.50 mm. RRR. Of the greatest rarity and extremely seldom offered. A choice example, in excellent condition for issue, perfectly centred and nicely toned. Some dark earthen deposits, otherwise. about EF.