Today MD find

hi all,

my 1e denarius and its BC.
L. Hostilivs Saserna, Rome c. 48. AR Denarius. Head of Gallia r.; Gallic trumpet (carnyx) behind / Diana of Ephesus standing facing, holding spear and stag by its antler. RRC 448/3; RSC Hostilia 4.

18 max
1.96 gr (at 1e strike about 4 gr)
sorry for bad picture batteries gone empty
2e pic from web.

 

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Nice find. Gallia is strange to me, but not Diana.

 

great find, too bad we don't find them in the US

 

You found that while metal detecting? I'm so jealous! I've been wanting a Hostilivs Saserna denarius for a while now (it's a perfect Halloween coin... very creepy). Congratulations!!

 

Me too !!!!!

 

Aren't we all? I would love to see a better image when you get the chance. I can't tell if the carnyx is visible on your coin.

 

Sweet find, Oki (congrats)

Gallia looks so sad ... very cool (not that I like sad, but it is quite artsy!!)



Oh, and don't even get me started on the cool stag!! (top of the ol' want-list!!) ...... great new addition!!

 

Wonderful find! You've inspired me to share some of my own MD treasures.

 

indeed a weird portrait haha

 

seems rare

 

I don't know that it would be considered rare, but it is definitely less common than many Republican denarii and the type does generally cost more than others.