403, Lot: 531. Estimate $100. Sold for $900. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Moneyer issues of Imperatorial Rome. L. Hostilius Saserna. 48 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.70 g, 12h). Rome mint. Head of Gallic captive (Vercingetorix?) right, with flowing hair; Gallic shield to left / Two warriors in galloping biga right, one driving and the other holding shield and brandishing spear. Crawford 448/2a or 2b; CRI 18; Sydenham 952 or 952a; Hostilia 2 or 2a. Fine, toned, a couple light scratches.