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L. Hostilius Saserna (48 BC). AR denarius (19mm, 3.57 gm, 6h). Rome. Head of Gallia right; behind, carnyx / [L] HOSTILIVS on right, [SASERN]A on left, Diana of Ephesus standing facing, holding stag by the horns and spear. Crawford 448/3. Sear 19. Sydenham 953. Hostilia 4. Toned. Good Very Fine.From the Mayflower Collection. The types of this coin alludes to Caesar's subjugation of the Greek city of Massalia on the southern coast of Gaul. The city hampered Caesar's march to engage Pompey in Spain, and required the dictator to lay siege to the city. The reverse depicts the Greek goddess Artemis Ephesia, who possessed a splendid temple at Massilia and was especially revered by the city's inhabitants.

Estimate: 450.00-600.00 USD