COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman Republican denarius struck for moneyer L Hostilius Saserna in 48 BC. Reece period 1, mint of Rome. Reverse: L HOSTILIVS SASERNA, Diana standing, holding spear, right hand on stag to right. As Crawford p. 464, no. 448/3. 

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Obverse: Female bust right, Carynx (war trumpet) behind
Obverse legend: none
Reverse: Diana standing right, holding spear in left hand, right hand resting on stag
Reverse legend: [L HOSTILIVS] SASERNA
Dated: -48.0 to -48.0
Weight (g): 3.3
Diameter (mm): 18.28
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Braintree
County: Essex
Region: Eastern
Place known as: Stambourne
Discovery method: Metal detector