The Bellum Sociale. Denarius, Bovianum (?) circa 89 (?), AR 20 mm, 4.08 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. Sydenham 627. Campana 137. RBW 1218. Historia Numorum Italy 407.
Old cabinet tone, reverse struck from a worn die, otherwise extremely fine
Ex Nomisma sale 59, 2019, 73.
Price realized | 1'700 CHF 4 bids |
Starting price | 1'200 CHF |
Estimate | 1'500 CHF |