Moneyer issues of Imperatorial Rome. L. Hostilius Saserna. 48 BC. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.51 g, 6h). Rome mint. Bare head of Gallia right; carnyx (Gallic trumpet) to left / Diana (Artemis) of Ephesus standing facing, placing hand on head of stag leaping left and holding spear. Crawford 448/3; CRI 19; Sydenham 953; Hostilia 4; RBW 1570. In NGC encapsulation 4374105-006, graded Ch XF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 3/5, bankers marks. Iridescent toning.
From the Richard Basler Collection.