Superb Sad Gallia
L. Hostilius Saserna. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 48 BC. Obv. Female head (Gallia) right , with long and dishevelled hair; on the left, carnyx. Rev. Artemis standing facing, holding spear and placing right hand on head of prancing stag; on the left, SASERNA; on the right, L·HOSTILIVS. Cr. 448/3; B. 4 (Hostilia). 3.84 g. 18.00 mm. Scarce. A choice example, well centred and brilliant. Slight weakness on the reverse right legend, otherwise. EF.