Denarius Hostilia: Lucius Hostilius Saserna; L•HOSTILIVS SASERN

Features

Issuer RomeRoman 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
Number
N#
66814
References RRC# 448/3,
Michael H. Crawford; 1974. Roman Republican Coinage / Volume 1. Introduction and catalogue. Cambridge University Press, London, United Kingdom.
And 1 more volumes.
CRR# 953,
Edward Allen Sydenham, Leonard S. Forrer; 1952. The Coinage of the Roman Republic. Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
RSC# 4,
Herbert A. Seaby, David R. Sear, Robert Loosley; 1978. Roman Silver Coins / Volume 1. The Republic to Augustus (3rd edition). Numismatic Fine Arts Intl, London, United Kingdom.
And 4 more volumes.
RCV I# 419,
David R. Sear; 2000. Roman Coins and Their Values / Volume 1. The Republic and the Twelve Caesars 280 BC-AD 96. Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
BMC RR# 3998,
Herbert Appold Grueber; 1910. Coins of the Roman Republic in the British Museum / Volume 1. Aes Rude, Aes Signatum, Aes Grave, and Coinage of Rome from B.C. 268. British Museum, London, United Kingdom.
And 2 more volumes.
RBW# 1570,
Roberto Russo; 2013. The RBW Collection of Roman Republican Coins. Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG, Zürich.
Sear Imperators# 19
David R Sear; 1998. The History and Coinage of the Roman Imperators 49-27 Bc. Spink & Son Limited, London.

Obverse

Head of female Gallic captive right, with dishevelled hair; behind, carnyx.
Border of dots.
Anepigraphic.

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

Smooth

Mint

Rome (ancient), Italy

Comments

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.

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ND (-48)  Photo $ 1400

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Hostilia: Lucius Hostilius Saserna; L•HOSTILIVS SASERN)
Leu Numismatik
Auction 14
Lot 148
Internet Archive
14 Oct 2023 UNC USD 831.75
(CHF 750.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Hostilia: Lucius Hostilius Saserna; L•HOSTILIVS SASERN)Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Hostilia: Lucius Hostilius Saserna; L•HOSTILIVS SASERN)
Heritage Auctions
2022 November 2 - 4 World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3102
Lot 32221
Internet Archive
2 Nov 2022 AU
(NGC Choice AU 4/5 - 4/5)
USD 780.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Hostilia: Lucius Hostilius Saserna; L•HOSTILIVS SASERN)
Leu Numismatik
Auction 14
Lot 149
Internet Archive
14 Oct 2023 XF USD 887.20
(CHF 800.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Hostilia: Lucius Hostilius Saserna; L•HOSTILIVS SASERN)
Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 138
Lot 501
Internet Archive
18 May 2023 XF USD 1885.30
(CHF 1700.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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