Silver denarius of Roman Republic struck by Gens Hostilius Saserna in 48 BC in Rome. Female head behind carnix on obverse and Artemis on reverse. The ancient carnyx was a wind instrument of the Iron Age Celts
Ancient, Roman Republic
L.Hostilius Saserna AR denarius 48
550,00 €
Availability: In stock
Categories: Ancient, Roman Republic
Reference : RSC.4 / RBW.1570 / Crawford.448/3
Numismeo number : 5983
| Weight | 3,97 |
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| Diameter | 18 |
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| Obverse | Bare head of Gallia to right, wearing long hair; to left, carnyx (Gallic trumpet) |
| Reverse | Diana of Ephesus standing facing, with long hair and laurel wreath, holding spear in her left hand and placing her right on the head of a stag leaping to left. |
| Reverse legend | L.HOSTILIUS SASERNA |


