★ The VB Half Victoriatus ★

VB series. AR Half-Victoriatus, uncertain Samnite mint (Beneventum ?), 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; RRSC Vh 16A. AR. 1.33 g. 13.00 mm. RRRR. Of the greatest rarity and seldom offered. A choice example, in excellent condition for issue, well centred and nicely toned. EF.