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Roman Republican Coins, L. Hostilius Saserna, Denarius 48 BC, good vf

Römische Republik, L. Hostilius Saserna, Denar 48 v.Chr., ss+

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Product Description

L. Hostilius Saserna 48 BC. Denarius 20 mm 48 BC Rome. Head of Gallia right; carnyx behind / L HOSTILIVS SASERNA Diana of Massalia standing facing, holding spear and head of stag advancing left. Cr. 448/3; good very fine
Caesar's supporter L. Hostilius Saserna designed this beautiful denarius for Caesar's archievments. Gallia, personification of the new province Gaul, symbolizes the victory over the Celtic tribes. The revers illustrates Diana as main goddess of Massalia (Marseille), which was captured by Caesar in 49 BC at the beginning of the Roman civil war.

Additional Information

Category 1 Roman Republican Coins
Ruler L. Hostilius Saserna
Reign 48 BC
Denomination Denarius
Date 48 BC
Mint Rome
Material Silver
Condition good very fine
Catalogue Cr. 448/3
Catalogue 2 Syd. 953
Weight 4.00 g
Diameter 20 mm
Item Number 83956