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The Gallic Chieftain Vercingetorix
Lot # 253
L. Hostilius Saserna. AR Denarius, 48 BC. Obv. Bearded bust of Gallic enemy with flowing hair ("Vercingetorix"); Gaulish shield behind. Rev. L HOSTILIVS / SASERN. Biga driven right by charioteer, warrior facing backward holding shield and hurling spear. Cr. 448/2a; B. 2. AR. 3.61 g. 19.00 mm. RR. Very rare. Banker's mark on obverse and cleaning marks, otherwise VF.