L. Hostilius Saserna AR Denarius. Rome, 48 BC. Head of Gallic captive right; Gallic shield behind / Two warriors in galloping biga 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. 3.78g, 18mm, 6h.
Extremely Fine.
From the Dr. Nicholas Lowe Collection;
Ex Dr. Busso Peus Nachfolger, Auction 386, 26 April 2006, lot 603 (hammer: EUR 2,600).
Price realized | 2'000 GBP |
Starting price | 1'200 GBP |
Estimate | 1'500 GBP |