Roman Republic. L. Hostilius Saserna, 48 BC. Denarius

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Roman Republic AR Denarius of L. Hostilius Saserna, 48 BC, 3.79 g, 18 mm, obverse female head right with oak-wreath and diadem, reverse Victory advancing right with trophy and caduceus, RRSC D240.1a; Cr. 448/1a; B. (Hostilia) 5; Good VF; with certificate of authentication.

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*This coin comes with certificate of authentication*

L. Hostilius Saserna. AR Denarius, 48 BC. Obv. Female head right, wearing oak-wreath and diadem. Rev. Victory advancing right, holding trophy over left shoulder and caduceus; on right, L·HOSTILIVS; on left, SASERNA. RRSC D240.1a; Cr. 448/1a; B. (Hostilia) 5. AR. 3.79 g. 18 mm. Nicely toned with bluish hues. Good VF.




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Seller's Story

Ancient coins dealer, I have fallen in love with antiquity ever since I started selling years ago. You will always find a good mix of affordable and high-value items in my auctions, with a particular soft spot for Byzantine coins (sometimes from my own collection).
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*This coin comes with certificate of authentication*

L. Hostilius Saserna. AR Denarius, 48 BC. Obv. Female head right, wearing oak-wreath and diadem. Rev. Victory advancing right, holding trophy over left shoulder and caduceus; on right, L·HOSTILIVS; on left, SASERNA. RRSC D240.1a; Cr. 448/1a; B. (Hostilia) 5. AR. 3.79 g. 18 mm. Nicely toned with bluish hues. Good VF.




The lot could be subject to additional costs such as customs clearance and the costs of import duties. Please note that these costs fall to the buyer.

Seller's Story

Ancient coins dealer, I have fallen in love with antiquity ever since I started selling years ago. You will always find a good mix of affordable and high-value items in my auctions, with a particular soft spot for Byzantine coins (sometimes from my own collection).
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Era
Before 1400
Culture/region
Roman Republic
Ruler
L. Hostilius Saserna, 48 BC
Denomination
Denarius
Metal
AR
Condition
Good Very Fine
PolandVerified
1652
Objects sold
98.9%
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