L. Hostilius Saserna. Denarius circa 48, AR 18.5mm., 3.98g. Bearded male head r.; behind, Gallic shield. Rev. L·HOSTILIVS Naked Gallic warrior facing l. holding spear and shield 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.
Lovely old cabinet tone, area of weakness, Extremely Fine.
From a private European collection. Ex Crippa sale 1, 1971, 375.