Moneyer issues of Imperatorial Rome. L. Hostilius Saserna. 48 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 4.01 g, 5h). Rome mint.

Electronic Auction 484
Lot: 683. Estimated: $ 1 500

Roman Republican, Silver

Sold For $ 3 000. 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 (18mm, 4.01 g, 5h). Rome mint. Head of Gallic captive (Vercingetorix?) right, wearing hair flowing back and long, pointed beard, and a chain around his neck; Gallic shield to left / Two warriors in galloping biga right: one driving, holding whip in right hand and reins in left, and the other, facing backward, holding [shield] in left hand and brandishing spear in right. Crawford 448/2a; CRI 18; Sydenham 952; Hostilia 2; RBW 1569. Toned, reverse struck slightly off center. Near EF.

From the Lampasas Collection. Ex Fay Beth Wedig Collection (Classical Numismatic Group 111, 29 May 2019), lot 622; Classical Numismatic Group 55 (13 September 2000), lot 1074; Marian A. Sinton Collection (Classical Numismatic Group 53, 15 March 2000), lot 1326.


Closing Date and Time: 27 January 2021 at 13:47:20 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 18% buyer’s fee.