L. Hostilius Saserna AR Denarius. Rome, 48 BC. Head of Gallic captive to right; Gallic shield behind / Two warriors in biga to right; one driving, holding whip and reins, and the other, facing backward, holding shield and brandishing spear; L•HOSTIL[IVS] above, SASERN below. Crawford 448/2b; CRI 18; BMCRR Rome 3993; RSC Hostilia 2. 4.14g, 19mm, 5h.

Good Extremely Fine; sharply struck with a beautiful old cabinet tone.

From the Vogelberg Collection (Switzerland), formed c. 1960-1985.

The portrait of the Gallic warrior (in captivity) is believed to be Vercingetorix, leader of the great Gallic rebellion against Caesar in 55-54 BC.