The Collection of Roman Republican Coins of a Student and his Mentor Part III The Bellum Sociale . Denarius, mint moving in Campania (?) circa 88-87, AR 3.80 g. Helmeted bust of Minerva l., wearing aegis, crowned by Victory behind. Rev. Warrior with spear and parazonium standing facing, head r., l. foot placed on uncertain object (the Roman she-wolf?); to l., trophy and to r., forepart of recumbent bull. In exergue, I. Sydenham 630. Burnett, Essays Hersh, 13. Campana 164b (this coin illustrated). RBW 1220. Historia Numorum Italy 418. Very rare. Beautiful iridescent tone and extremely fine Ex Leu sale 17, 1977, Nicolas 290.