COIN (ROMAN)
A silver Roman Republican denarius of the moneyer L. Hostilius Saserna, dating to c.48 BC (Reece period 1). L. HOSTILIVS SAERN reverse type depicting a Biga right driven by charioteer holding whip and reins, behind a warrior facing backwards holding a shield and hurling a spear. Mint of Rome. As RRC 448/2.
Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Hostilius Saserna, L.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Bearded head of Gaulish warrior right
Reverse: Biga right driven by charioteer holding whip and reins, behind a warrior facing backwards holding a shield and hurling a spear.
Reverse legend: L. HOSTILIVS SAERN
Dated: -48.0 to -48.0
Weight (g): 3.52
Diameter (mm): 18.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Houghton
District: Test Valley
County: Hampshire
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-448.2
Notes: Recorded from details emailed by the finder.