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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•H]OSTILIVS above, SASERN below. Crawford 448/2b; CRI 18; BMCRR Rome 3993; RSC Hostilia 2. 4.11g, 18mm, 12h.
Near Extremely Fine; edge chip.
From the Vitangelo Collection.
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.
Near Extremely Fine; edge chip.
From the Vitangelo Collection.
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.