The Gallic Chieftain Vercingetorix
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. 3.71 g. 20.00 mm. RR. A pleasant example of this rare and fascinating issue. Sound metal and broad flan. Porous. Banker's mark on obverse and somewhat pitted, otherwise. good VF.
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