L. Hostilius Saserna, 48 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.77 g, 6 h), Rome. Bare head of Gallia to right, wearing long hair; to left, carnyx (Gallic trumpet). Rev. L•HOSTILIVS - SASERNA Diana (Artemis) 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. Babelon (Hostilia) 4. Crawford 448/3. CRI 19. RBW 1570. Sydenham 953. Perfectly centered and unusually sharp and clear, a very attractive example. Very minor deposits, otherwise, good extremely fine.

From the collection of Prof. Dr. D. Mannsperger, Leu 14, 14 October 2023, 149 and ex Peus 388, 1 November 2006, 964.