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GENS HOSTILIA / L. Hostilius Saserna



A-063-001-2009 Cr. 448/2a
  • Obverse: Bearded male head right (Vercingetorix ?); behind, Gallic shield.
  • Reverse: L·HOSTILIVS Naked Gallic warrior in fast biga driven right by charioteer, holding whip; below horses, SASERN.
  • Type: Denar
  • State: Good EF
  • Weight: 3,95 gr.
  • Date: 48 BC
  • Mint: Roma
  • Diameter: 18,25 mm.
  • Die axis: 3 hs
  • Crawford: 448/2a
  • Other Ref: Syd 952, Cal 622; FCC 754.
  • Source: NAC (10-2009). Lot 268.
  • Comments:

    In superb condition for this fascinating issue. Exceptionally well struck and centred, good extremely fine.