Moneyer issues of Imperatorial Rome. L. Hostilius Saserna. 48 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 4.11 g, 6h). Rome mint. Head of Gallic captive (Vercingetorix?) right, wearing hair flowing back and long, pointed beard, and a chain around his neck; [Gallic shield to left] / Two warriors in galloping biga right: one driving, holding whip in right hand and reins in left, and the other, facing backward, holding [shield] in left hand and brandishing spear in right. Crawford 448/2a; CRI 18; Sydenham 952; Hostilia 2; RBW 1569. Lightly toned, flatly struck in areas, a few light scratches and marks. Near EF.
From the John L. Cowan Collection. Ex Cederlind BBS 158 (28 March 2011), lot 187.