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Denarius Hostilia: Lucius Hostilius Saserna; L•HOSTILIVS SASERN 48 BC
48 BC year| Silver | 3.57 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 48 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.57 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66814 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Cultus-statue of Diana standing facing, holding stag by the horns with right hand and spear in left hand.
Moneyer mark in right and left fields downwards.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
L•HOSTILIVS
SASERN
Translation: Lucius Hostilius Saserna
Edge
Plain
Comment
The gens Hostilia was an ancient family at Rome, which traced its origin to the time of Romulus. The most famous member of the gens was Tullus Hostilius, the third King of Rome; however, all of the Hostilii known from the time of the Republic were plebeians. Several of the Hostilii were distinguished during Punic Wars.Interesting fact
The Denarius coin was used as a standard currency in ancient Rome and was equivalent to 10 asses, which is why it was also known as the "decimal currency." It was first introduced during the Roman Republic and was used until the Roman Empire was established. The coin was made of silver and weighed around 3.57 grams, as . It's interesting to note that the Denarius coin was used for over 400 years, and its design and value remained relatively consistent throughout that time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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| ND (-48) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denarius (Hostilia: Lucius Hostilius Saserna; L•HOSTILIVS SASERN) (48 BC) coin.
