L. Hostilius Saserna AR Denarius. Rome, 48 BC. Head of Gallic captive right; Gallic shield behind / Two warriors in galloping biga right: one driving, holding whip and reins, and the other, facing backward, holding shield and brandishing spear; L•HOSTILIVS above, SASERN below. Crawford 448/2a; CRI 18; BMCRR Rome 3994-5; RSC Hostilia 2. 3.95g, 18mm, 5h.

Near Mint State; a superb example of this highly desirable type.

Ex Alan J. Harlan Collection;
Ex A. Tkalec AG, 29 February 2008, lot 226.