L. Hostilius Saserna AR Denarius. Rome, 48 BC. Female head to right, wearing oak wreath / Victory walking to right, holding caduceus and trophy over shoulder; L•HOSTILIVS downwards before, SASERNA upwards behind. Crawford 448/1a; CRI 17; BMCRR Rome 3989; RSC Hostilia 5. 4.20g, 18mm, 9h.
Good Extremely Fine; beautiful golden iridescence around devices.
Ex Scipio Collection;
Ex Sotheby's, June 1993, lot 1326.