Roman Silver & Bronze
Lot 2465 Roman Silver & Bronze
Estimate $900
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SOLD $1,200
L. HOSTILIUS SASERNA, (48 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.58 grams), obv. head of Vercingetorix to right, Gaulish shield behind, rev. naked warrior in biga to right, L HOSTILIVS above, SASERN below, (S.312 [£650], Cr.448/2, Syd.952, B.Hostilia 2 [£380]). Attractive grey patina, good very fine/nearly very fine and very rare.
Ex B.A. Seaby Limited, c.1971.
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