The Tom May Collection - Roman Silver & Bronze Coins
Lot 3500 Session 11 (9.30am Thursday) The Tom May Collection - Roman Silver & Bronze Coins
Estimate $900
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SOLD $1,900
L. HOSTILIUS SASERNA, (48 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.58 grams), obv. head of Gallic warrior (Vercingetorix?) to right, Gaulish shield behind, rev. naked warrior in biga driven by charioteer to right, L HOSTILIVS above, SASERN below, (S.418, Cr.448/2, Syd.952, B.Hostilia 2). Attractive grey patina, strong portrait, nearly extremely fine and very rare.
Ex Spink & Son with ticket.
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