L. Hostilius Saserna AR Denarius. Rome, 48 BC. Head of Gallic captive to right; Gallic shield behind / Two warriors in biga to right: one driving, holding whip and reins, and the other, facing backward, holding shield and brandishing spear; L•HOSTILIVS above, SASERN below. Crawford 448/2a; CRI 18; BMCRR Rome 3994-5; RSC Hostilia 2. 4.00g, 18mm, 2h.
Good Very Fine; banker's mark on obverse, attractive iridescent tone.
Ex Crippa Numismatica s.r.l., List 1, 1971, no. 375.
Price realized | 1'100 GBP |
Starting price | 450 GBP |
Estimate | 750 GBP |