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Denarius Hostilia: Lucius Hostilius Saserna; L•HOSTILIVS SASERNA 48 BC
48 BC year| Silver | 3.83 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 | 3.83 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#392937 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory walking right, holding trophy in left hand over left shoulder and caduceus in right hand. Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: L•HOSTILIVS SASERN
Translation: Lucius Hostilius Saserna
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.
