L. Hostilius Saserna AR Denarius. Rome, 48 BC. Bare head of Gallia right, with long, dishevelled hair; carnyx behind / Artemis (Diana) standing facing, laureate and wearing long flowing robes, with long hair falling down her shoulders, and holding spear in left hand and stag by its antlers in right; L•HOSTILIVS downwards to right, SASERNA upwards to left. Crawford 448/3; RSC Hostilia 4. 3.99g, 21mm, 2h.
Extremely Fine; dark cabinet tone.
From the R.C. Vermeer Collection;
Ex Dr. Walter Neussel Collection.