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Denarius Hostilia: Lucius Hostilius Saserna; L•HOSTILIVS SASERN 48 BC
48 BC year| Silver | 4.06 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 | 4.06 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66889 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Nude Gallic warrior, standing left, wielding spear with right hand and holding shield in left hand, in biga galloping right driven by charioteer, holding reins in left hand and raising whip with right hand.
Moneyer mark above and below.
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.The interpretation of obverse portrait as being Vercingetorix is highly conjectural as noted by RIC.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare portrait of Lucius Hostilius Saserna, a Roman politician and military leader, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) depicts the goddess Roma seated on a throne, surrounded by two lictors (ceremonial attendants) and a shield with the letters "SASERN" above it. This coin was minted during a time of political turmoil in Rome, just a few years before the assassination of Julius Caesar in 44 BC, and it is considered a valuable collector's item among numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
