L. Hostilius Saserna, Silver Denarius
L. Hostilius Saserna (48 B.C.), Silver Denarius. Mint of Rome. Bearded draped bust of a Gallic warrior facing right, with dishevelled flowing hair, a Gallic shield behind, rev. L HOSTILIVS / SASERN, biga galloping right, driven by a charioteer holding a whip and the reins, a warrior stands on the biga, facing backwards, holding a shield and hurling a spear, 3.94g., 3h (Crawford 448/2a; Sydenham 952; RBW 1569). With a superb portrait, attractive old iridescent cabinet tone, extremely fine, a wonderful example of this popular issue.
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L. Hostilius Saserna (48 B.C.), Silver Denarius. Mint of Rome. Bearded draped bust of a Gallic warrior facing right, with dishevelled flowing hair, a Gallic shield behind, rev. L HOSTILIVS / SASERN, biga galloping right, driven by a charioteer holding a whip and the reins, a warrior stands on the biga, facing backwards, holding a shield and hurling a spear, 3.94g., 3h (Crawford 448/2a; Sydenham 952; RBW 1569). With a superb portrait, attractive old iridescent cabinet tone, extremely fine, a wonderful example of this popular issue.
