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.
Price realized | 4'250 CHF |
Starting price | 2'800 CHF |
Estimate | 3'500 CHF |