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- Roman Republican Coins, L. Hostilius Saserna, Denarius 48 BC, nearly xf
Product Description
L. Hostilius Saserna 48 BC. Denarius 18 mm 48 BC Rome. Head of Vercingetorix right, Galllic shield behind / L HOSTILIVS SASERN Two warriors in biga right, one driving and the other holding shield and brandishing spear. Cr. 448/2a; nearly extremely fine
expressive portrait of Vercingetorix
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 | nearly extremely fine |
| Catalogue | Cr. 448/2a |
| Catalogue 2 | Syd. 952 |
| Weight | 4.09 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Item Number | 94403 |
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