Watch List notes:

L. Hostilius Saserna, 48 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.90 g, 4 h), Rome. Bare head of Gallia to right, wearing long hair; to left, [carnyx (Gallic trumpet)]. Rev. HOSTILIVS - SASERNA Diana (Artemis) of Ephesus standing facing, with long hair and laurel wreath, holding spear in her left hand and placing her right on the head of a stag leaping to left. Babelon (Hostilia) 4. Crawford 448/3. RBW 1570. Sydenham 953. Beautifully toned. The obverse struck slightly off center, otherwise, good very fine.


From an American collection of Roman Republican and Imperatorial coins, ex Martí Hervera/Soler y Llach 1066, 3 May 2011, 109 (with collector's ticket).