Watch List notes:

L. Hostilius Saserna (48 B.C.), silver Denarius, mint of Rome, bare head of Gallia with long hair right, Gallic trumpet behind, rev. Diana of Ephesus standing facing, laureate, her hair falling down her shoulders, holding spear in left hand and prancing stag by its antlers in right hand, L. HOSTILIVS SASERNA around, 3.63g, 6h (Cr. 448/3; Babelon Hostilia 4; Syd 953). Well centred, an emotional depiction of Gaul and elaborate long flowing robes of Diana, extremely fine with an iridescent tone.

First references of Caesar's victories in the Gallic wars (58-51 BC), depictions of a Gallic figure were used to increase his reputation. The Greeks introduced the cult of Artemis of Ephesus (Diana) in the newly founded city of Massalia, city captured by Caesar in 49 BC.

This item will be accompanied by its French Export Certificate.