Lot 2084

Description

Republic, C. Hosidius C.f.Geta, (c.68 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, obv. diademed head of Diana draped right, bow and quiver at her shoulder, GETA before III VIR behind, rev. wild boar of Calydon to right pierced by spear and attacked by dog, C. HOSIDI C F below in exergue, (S.290, Cr. 407/2, Syd. 903). Attractive dark tone, slightly off centred on both sides, otherwise good extremely fine and rare thus.