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L. Hostilius Saserna 48 BC. Denarius 18 mm 48 BC Rome. Head of Vercingetorix right, Galllic shield behind / L. HOSTILIVS above, SASERN below, two warriors in biga right, one driving and the other holding shield and brandishing spear. Cr. 448/2a; very fine to extremely fine
expressive portrait of Vercingetorix and appealing iridescent toning
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 |
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Ruler | L. Hostilius Saserna |
Reign | 48 BC |
Denomination | Denarius |
Date | 48 BC |
Mint | Rome |
Material | Silver |
Condition | very fine to extremely fine |
Catalogue | Cr. 448/2a |
Catalogue 2 | Sydenham 952 |
Weight | 3.75 g |
Diameter | 18 mm |
Item Number | 84110 |