ROMAN REPUBLICAN. C. Hosidius C.f. Geta. 64 B.C. AR denarius. 3.84 gm. 19 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. RBW 1456. Good Very Fine; beautiful old cabinet tone with aqua blue iridescence; bankers' marks on obverse; good style; fresh and well centered on a broad flan.

The Calydonian Boar was a gigantic monster in Greek mythology, the object of a great hunt by heroes from throughout Greece.