*Roman Republic, L Hostilius Saserna, denarius, 48 BC, bearded head right with Gallic shield behind, rev., naked Gallic warrior with shield and spear standing, looking back, in biga driven right by charioteer who holds whip, 3.79g (Cr. 448/2a; RCV 418; Sear 18), partly weak and with two minor banker's marks on obverse, otherwise toned, about extremely fine Ex John J. Slocum collection, Sotheby's, 6 November 1997, lot 169. (£800 - 1000)