Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 114 6-7 May 2019
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L. Hostilius Saserna. Denarius 48, AR 3.84 g. Bearded male head r.; behind, Gallic shield. Rev. L·HOSTILIVS Naked Gallic warrior in fast biga driven r. by charioteer, holding whip; below horses, SASERN. Babelon Hostilia 2. Sydenham 952. Sear Imperators 18. RBW 1569. Crawford 448/2a.
Rare. A wonderful portrait and a lovely light iridescent tone.
Obverse slightly off-centre, otherwise good extremely fine