Watch List notes:

L. Hostilius Saserna, 48 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.69 g, 12 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. Some flan faults, otherwise, very fine.


From an American collection of Roman Republican and Imperatorial coins, ex Classical Numismatic Group E-Auction 40, 22 October 2001, 64617 (with collector's and original auction tickets).