L. Hostilius Saserna, 48 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.83 g, 3 h), Rome. Bare head of Gallia to right, wearing long hair; to left, carnyx (Gallic trumpet). Rev. HOSTILIV[S] - SASERNA Diana (Artemis) of Ephesus standing facing, with long hair and wearing laurel wreath, holding spear in her left hand and placing her right on the head of a stag leaping to left. Babelon (Hostilia) 4. Crawford 448/3. CRI 19. RBW 1570. Sydenham 953. A lovely piece, beautifully toned and unusually well centered. A few faint scratches and with minor weakness on the reverse, otherwise, extremely fine.