Gaul

L. Hostilius Saserna, 48 B.C.

AR Denarius, 3.89g. 18.5mm. Bust of Gallia to right with long hair; carnyx behind.  Rev. L HOSTILIVS SASERNA.  Ephesian Artemis facing and holding a spear; stag to left.  CR 448/3. Syd. 953.  Sear, Imperators 19.  RBW 1570.  Lovely old cabinet toning and exceptional detail.

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Extremely Fine $5,500.

Hadrian, 117-138 A.D. REST. GALLIAE

AR Denarius, 3.20g. 18mm. Rome, 130-138 A.D. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P. Laureate head of Hadrian to right. Rev. RESTITVTORI GALLIAE. Hadrian on left wearing toga and extending his hand to the kneeling Gallia. RIC II.3 1573v. BMC 880v. Exceptional quality for this scarce issue and with a particularly clear head of Hadrian on the reverse which is struck in high relief. Normally the emperor holds a small scroll in his left hand, but that is not shown on this die.

Provenance/Pedigrees

Ex: UBS, Zurich, Auction 55, September 16, 2002, lot 1935
Ex: NAC, Zurich, Auction 87, October 8, 2015, lot 250.

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Extremely Fine $3,500.