449, Lot: 497. Estimate $200. Sold for $340. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Moneyer issues of Imperatorial Rome. L. Hostilius Saserna. 48 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.73 g, 7h). 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. Toned with some iridescence, minor metal flaws. Near EF.