Watch List notes:

Moneyer issues of Imperatorial Rome. L. Hostilius Saserna. 48 BC. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.83 g, 1h). Rome mint. Diademed female head (Pietas or Clementia?) right, wearing oak wreath / Victory advancing right, holding winged caduceus and trophy. Crawford 448/1a; CRI 17; Sydenham 951; Hostilia 5; RBW 1568. Gradated toning with some dark and iridescent areas, a couple areas of weak strike. Good VF. This obverse die rare with the oak branches of the wreath covering the hair. Fine style with detailed portrait and reverse.

From the S & S Collection. Ex Frederick Hastings Rindge Collection (Part I, Malter XXIX, 22 March 1985), lot 1810.