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L. Hostilius Saserna 48 BC. Denarius 19 mm 48 BC Rome. Head of Vercingetorix right, Galllic shield behind / L. HOSTILIVS above, SASERN(A) below, two warriors in biga right, one driving and the other holding shield and brandishing spear. Obverse well centered. Cr. 448/2; very fine to extremely fine, well centered
remarkable specimen with terrific portrait of Vercingetorix and rich in detail depiction on reverse
Caesar had beaten the Gauls and their leader Vercigetrorix after hard battles at Alesia in 52 BC. Caesar had kept the Celtic chieftain imprisoned for six years, when he presented him in triumph to the Romans and executed him.
Additional Information
| Category 1 | Roman Republican Coins |
|---|---|
| Ruler | L. Hostilius Saserna |
| Reign | 48 BC |
| Denomination | Denarius |
| Date | 48 BC |
| Mint | Rome |
| Material | Silver |
| Condition | very fine to extremely fine |
| Supplement | well centered |
| Catalogue | Cr. 448/2 |
| Catalogue 2 | Syd. 952 |
| Weight | 3.80 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Item Number | 82272 |
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