Roma Numismatics Ltd
Auction XXIII 24-25 Mar 2022
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L. Hostilius Saserna AR Denarius. Rome, 48 BC. Head of Gallic captive to right; Gallic shield behind / Two warriors in biga to right: one driving, holding whip and reins, and the other, facing backward, holding shield and brandishing spear; L•HOSTILIVS above, SASERN below. Crawford 448/2a; CRI 18; BMCRR Rome 3994-5; RSC Hostilia 2. 4.11g, 18mm, 12h.
Good Extremely Fine; minor marks, beautiful iridescent tone around the devices.
Ex Numismatica Ars Classica AG, Auction 120, 6 October 2020, lot 609.
The portrait of the Gallic warrior (in captivity) is believed to be Vercingetorix, leader of the great Gallic rebellion against Caesar in 55-54 BC.
Good Extremely Fine; minor marks, beautiful iridescent tone around the devices.
Ex Numismatica Ars Classica AG, Auction 120, 6 October 2020, lot 609.
The portrait of the Gallic warrior (in captivity) is believed to be Vercingetorix, leader of the great Gallic rebellion against Caesar in 55-54 BC.