Lot 4481
Sale 113 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes
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Description
C. Hosidius C.f. Geta, (68 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.97 g), obv. bust of Diana, draped to 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 CF in exergue, (S.346, Cr.407/2, Syd.903, B.Hosidia 1). Beautiful old toning, well centred, extremely fine and rare.
Ex Noble Numismatics Auction Sale 99 (lot 3488), previously from Spink & Son with their ticket.
Diana sent the Calydonian boar to ravage the lands of Aetolia in revenge for the neglect shown to her by King Oeneus.
- Estimate
- $400
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $270