ROMAN REPUBLICAN. C. Hosidius C.f. Geta. 64 B.C. AR denarius. 4.01 gm. 16 mm. Rome mint. Diademed and draped bust of Diana right, with bow and quiver over shoulder; III . VIR to left, GETA to right / Calydonian Boar standing right, pierced by spear, attacked by dog below; C. HOSIDI. C.F. in exergue. Crawford 407/2. Sydenham 903. RSC Hosidia 1. Near Extremely Fine; light old toning with hints of blue iridescence. Crisply struck reverse with arresting lifelike style of this monster in Greek mythology.

From the W. F. Stoecklin Collection (Winterthur, Switzerland, acquired prior to 1981).