Roman Coins from the Collection Formed by the Late David Hendy

Roman Republican Coinage, L. Hostilius Saserna, Denarius, c. 48, head of female Gallic captive right with dishevelled hair, carnyx behind, rev. cult statue of Diana of Ephesus standing facing with stag and spear, 3.78g (Craw. 448/3; RSC Hostilia 4). Obverse better than very fine, reverse nearly so but slightly off-centre £150-200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Roman Coins from the Collection Formed by the Late David Hendy.

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The coin relates to Cæsar’s war in Gaul and the siege of Massilia in 49 BC