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Auction: 23106 - Spink Numismatic e-Circular 28: Ancient Coins Featuring the Dr. Offer Collection of Jewish Coins - e-Auction
Lot: 7853

The 'White Rose' Collection | Roman Republic, L. Hostilius Saserna, AR Denarius, 48 BC, Head of Vercingetorix right, gallic shield behind, rev. L•HOSTILIVS nude Gallic warrior standing left in galloping biga right, brandishing spear in right hand, shield in left, driver with reins in right hand, whip in left, SASERN below, 3.72g, (Crawford, 448/2a; Sydenham, 952; Hostilia 2) Handsomely struck with marvellous detail on the obverse, lustrous, reverse slightly softened and off-centre, but otherwise good very fine, a terrific example of a great rarity and an iconic portrait

Provenance
The "White Rose" Collection of Roman Gold Coins, acquired between 1941 and 1949


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Starting price
£500