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L.Hostilius Saserna AR denarius 48

550,00 

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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

Weight

3,97

Diameter

18

Metal

Silver

Conservation

Very Fine

Année de frappe

-48

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

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