The so-called Tabula Bantina, found in the territory of ancient Bantia (modern-day Banzi, in Basilicata) bears on both sides part of texts of extraordinary importance for the history of ancient Italy.
On the main and more sophisticated side, featuring holes to hang it on a wall, there is an engraved Latin law relating to criminal trials, perhaps the lex Appuleia de maiestate of 103 BCE, which includes precise clauses and obligations for magistrates and senators.
The back side, which was carved more recently, contains the longest text so far found in Oscan language. This text is written in Latin characters, with accurate provisions on committees, census and careers related to the community of Bantia. This is the statute of Bantia, inspired by Roman norms, which documents the fluidity of the culture of the Italic people who still in the first century BC maintain local aspects and customs (such as the Oscan language), even if in a climate of strong "Romanization".