L. Hostilius Saserna AR Denarius. Rome, 48 BC. Diademed female head to right, wearing oak wreath / Victory walking to right, holding trophy, palm and caduceus; L•HOSTILIVS downwards before, SASERNA upwards behind. Crawford 448/1a; CRI 17; BMCRR Rome 3990; Sydenham 951; RSC Hostilia 5 corr. (bust type); RBW 1568. 3.89g, 18mm, 3h.
Extremely Fine. Rare obverse die with the oak branches completely covering the hair.
Ex Numismatica Grigoli Suzzara, Auction 3, 11 November 1989, lot 77.
Price realized | 850 GBP |
Starting price | 360 GBP |
Estimate | 600 GBP |