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Moneyer issues of Imperatorial Rome. L. Hostilius Saserna. 48 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.42 g, 8h). Rome mint. Head of Gallic captive right; Gallic shield behind / Two warriors in galloping biga right: one driving, holding whip and reins, and the other, facing backward, holding shield and brandishing spear. Crawford 448/2a; CRI 18; Sydenham 952; Hostilia 2. Fair, toned, hairline scratches.
The figure on the obverse is commonly identified as Vercingetorix, chief of the Arverni, who was captured in 52 BC at Alesia, but such an identification is fanciful. It is unlikely that the Romans would have given a living enemy the honor of being depicted on coins.
The figure on the obverse is commonly identified as Vercingetorix, chief of the Arverni, who was captured in 52 BC at Alesia, but such an identification is fanciful. It is unlikely that the Romans would have given a living enemy the honor of being depicted on coins.