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Denarius of L. Hostilius Saserna, Rome

Denarius of L. Hostilius Saserna, Rome

Moneyer: L. Hostilius Saserna

Roman Republican

Obv.: Bearded male bust r., draped; behind, Gallic shield. Border of dots. Rev.: Biga r., driven by charioteer holding whip in l. hand and reins in r. hand; behind, on biga, warrior facing backwards and holding shield in l. hand and hurling spear with r. hand; above, L.HOSTILIVS; below, SASE[RN]. Border of dots.

silver

Roman Republican period

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