Auction 1
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The Roman Imperatorial L. Hostilius Saserna
Bid
| Estimated price | 600 CHF |
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Description
Denarius. 48 BC, Rome. 3.91 g. 18.50 mm. 2h
Obv. Bare head of a female Gaul right, wearing long, dissheveled hair; carnyx (a Gallic trumpet) to left.
Rev. Diana (Artemis) of Ephesus standing facing, laureate, wearing long hair falling down her shoulders and long flowing robes, holding spear in left hand and stag by its antlers in her right; SASERNA upward around left, L • HOSTILIVS downward to right.
Crawford 448/3; CRI 19; Sydenham 953; B. Hostilia 4; BMCRR Rome 3996-8; RBW 1570.
An excellent portrait of fine style. Lightly toned, reverse struck slightly off center, otherwise good VF.
Ex. Hd. Rauch Sale 70, 2002, Lot 338.