The Bellum Sociale, 90-88 BC. AR Denarius, Bovianum(?) mint, struck 89 BC. Obv. VITELIV (in Oscan, retrograde). Laureate head of Italia left, wearing pendant earring and pearl necklace. Rev. Helmeted soldier standing front, head right, holding spear, left foot on standard (?) recumbent bull to right, Oscan 'H'(Θ) in exergue. Campana 127; HN Italy 407; RRSC BS 24. 3.93 g. 19.30 mm. RR. Very rare and choice example. Full weight. Rough surfaces, scratches. About VF.
Ex NAC M, 2002, 2471.