Watch List notes:

L. Hostilius Saserna, 48 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.86 g, 11 h), Rome. Bearded male head with wild hair and long plaited beard to right; cloak around neck and Gallic shield behind. Rev. L•HOSTILIVS - SASERN Nude Gallic warrior, holding shield with his left hand and hurling spear with his right, standing left in a galloping biga being driven to right by a seated charioteer holding a whip. Babelon (Hostilia) 2. Crawford 448/2a. RBW 1569. Sydenham 952. A very well centered example with beautiful old collection toning. Very minor marks, otherwise, about extremely fine.


From an old Swiss collection, formed in the early to mid 20th century.