Rare denarius of Hostillus Saserna. The portrait of the Gallic warrior is believed to be Vercingetorix, leader of the great Gallic rebellion against Caesar in 55-54 BC.
Roman Republic
L. Hostilius Saserna (48 BC), Denarius, Rome mint
Obverse: bearded and draped male bust right, behind Gallic shield
Reverse: biga right, driven by charioteer holding whip and reins, behind on biga, warrior holding shield and spear, above L HOSTILIVS, below SASERN
Weight 3.7 g
