157, Lot: 216. Estimate $150. Sold for $430. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

L. Hostilius Saserna. 48 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.35 g). Head of Vercingetorix right, Gallic shield behind / Naked Gallic warrior, brandishing shield and spear, standing left in biga being driven right by second Gaul holding whip. Crawford 448/2a; CRI 18; Sydenham 952; Hostilia 2. Fine, toned, porous. Rare.