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Auction 4  –  15 September 2024

Eid Mar Auctions, Auction 4

Ancient Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Medieval and Modern Coins

Su, 15.09.2024, from 5:00 PM CEST
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Description

★ Portrait of Vercingetorix ★

L. Hostilius Saserna, 48 BC. AR Denarius (19 mm, 3.86 g.). Rome. Draped male bust (Vercingetorix?) with long hair and beard to right; cloak around neck and Gallic shield behind. Rev. L•HOSTILIVS - SASERN Nude Gallic warrior, holding shield in his left hand and spear with his right, standing left in a galloping biga being driven to right by a charioteer holding a whip. Babelon (Hostilia) 2. Crawford 448/2a. RBW 1569. Sydenham 952. Good very fine. Reverse slightly off center, the obverse with the legendary Gallic leader Vercengetorix very well centered of a veristic style.

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Price realized 1'400 EUR 6 bids
Starting price 800 EUR
Estimate 1'000 EUR
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