This coinage was issued during a turbulent period: the Social War (91–88 BC), which pitted Rome against its Italian allies (the socii) who were demanding Roman citizenship. The war led to intense monetary activity to finance military operations.
This coinage was issued during a turbulent period: the Social War (91–88 BC), which pitted Rome against its Italian allies (the socii) who were demanding Roman citizenship. The war led to intense monetary activity to finance military operations.