★ A nicely toned denarius of L. Hostilius Saserna ★

L. Hostilius Saserna, 48 BC. Denarius (Silver, 17 mm, 3.89 g, 6 h), Rome. Female head to right, wearing oak wreath. Rev. [L HOS]TILIVS SASERN[A] Victory advancing to right, holding winged caduceus in her right hand and trophy over her left shoulder. Babelon (Hostilia) 2. Crawford 448/1a. RBW 1567. Sydenham 951. A nicely toned and attractive piece. The reverse struck slightly off center, otherwise, about extremely fine.

Ex Roma May 2013 Auction, 21 May 2013, 1264.