Roman Republic, L. Hostilius Saserna. AR Denarius, 48 BC, mint of Rome

Obv. Head of Gallia, long-haired and dishevelled, right; carnyx behind.

Rev. Diana of Ephesus standing facing, holding stag by its antler, and spear. L·HOSTILI[VS] on the right, SASERNA on the left.

Silver, 3.89 g, 19.5 mm. Crawford 448/3; CRI 19; Sydenham 953; Babelon Hostilia 4.

Grade: nearly EF. Obv. double struck. Irregular flan.