C. Hosidius C. f. Geta AR Denarius. Rome, 68 BC. Draped bust of Diana right, wearing stephane, earring, and necklace, and with bow and quiver over shoulder; III VIR downwards to left, GETA downwards to right / The Calydonian boar standing right, its front legs thrust forward, pierced through by a spear and harried by a hound below; [C]•HOSIDI•C•F in exergue. Crawford 407/2; BMCRR Rome 3388; RSC Hosidia 1. 4.16g, 17mm, 4h.
Good Very Fine; attractive old cabinet tone with hints of iridescence.
Acquired from Dr. Busso Peus Nachfolger;
Ex De Vries Collection, with ticket noting purchase from Dr. Busso Peus Nachfolger on November 9, 1993.