Lot 4722
Sale 125 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
C. Hosidius C.f. Geta, (68 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (4.03 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 golden patination, slightly off centred, as struck, good extremely fine and rare.
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
- $500