The Bellum Sociale.
Denarius, Bovianum (?) circa 89 (?), AR 3.98 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 122e (this coin). RBW 1218. Historia Numorum Italy 407.
Struck on excellent metal and with a lovely iridescent tone.
Good very fine / about extremely fine

Ex M&M sale 38, 1968, 134. Privately purchased from Maison Platt on the 2nd of December 1972.