COIN (ROMAN)

A Republican silver denarius issued by L. Hostilius Saserna in 48 BC (Reece period 1). L. HOSTILIVS SASERNA reverse type depicting Victory advancing right with winged cauduceus, palm branches and trophy. Mint of Rome. RRC p. 463, no. 448/1a.


This coin has numerous countermarks. On the obverse, there is a cresental countermark on the head of the female figure; the number LXXI on the neck; and a triangular countermark in the right field. On the reverse, there appears to be a further crescental countermark.  


Diameter: 18.17 mm

Thickness: 1.86 mm

Weight: 3.6 g

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Hostilius Saserna, L.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Female head right wearing oak-wreath and diadem
Obverse legend: [...]
Reverse: Victory advancing right holding trophy and caduceus
Reverse legend: [...] ASERNA [...]
Dated: -48.0 to 
Weight (g): 3.6
Diameter (mm): 18.17
Thickness (mm): 1.86
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Greetwell
District: West Lindsey
County: Lincolnshire
Region: East Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-448.1a