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L. Hostilius Saserna, 48 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.66 g, 4 h), Rome. Bearded male head to right, his hair straggling out behind him; cloak around neck and Gallic shield behind. Rev. L.HOSTI[LIVS] / SASERN Nude Gallic warrior, holding shield with his left hand and hurling spear with his right, standing left in a galloping biga being driven to right by a seated charioteer holding a whip. Babelon (Hostilia) 2. Crawford 448/2. CRI 18. Sydenham 952. Attractive cabinet toning. Two circular banker's marks on obverse, otherwise, good very fine.
While during the active phase of Caesar's campaign in Gallia no mint struck in Rome referred to it, after the onset of the civil war and after the mint of Rome had fallen into Caesar's hands, several coin types point to the successful wars in the North (for more information, see Woytek, Arma et Nummi, p. 135).
While during the active phase of Caesar's campaign in Gallia no mint struck in Rome referred to it, after the onset of the civil war and after the mint of Rome had fallen into Caesar's hands, several coin types point to the successful wars in the North (for more information, see Woytek, Arma et Nummi, p. 135).