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  [Image]                              Item Sold At Auction #26
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                Lot Number: 62211
                Estimate: $200.00
                Final Sale Price: $198.00
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                Denomination: Denarius
                Grade: VF
                Reference: Crawford 448/3; Sear, CRI 19; Sydenham 953; Hostilia 4




  L. Hostilius Saserna. 48 BC. AR Denarius (3.68 gm). Head of Gallia right; carnyx
  behind / L. HOSTILIVS SASERNA, Diana of Ephesus standing facing with stag in right
  hand, spear in left. Crawford 448/3; Sear, CRI 19; Sydenham 953; Hostilia 4. VF,
  partial flat strike, test cut on reverse. Estimate $200.



  This coin refers to the seige and capture of the Gallic city of Massilia by Caesar's
  forces in 48 BC: The obverse is an allusion to the action in Gaul, and the reverse
  depicts the diety that was revered by the inhabitants of Massilia.


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