Roman Silver & Bronze Coins
Lot 4320 Session 13 (2.30pm Thursday) Roman Silver & Bronze Coins
Estimate $200
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SOLD $160
C. HOSIDIUS C.F. Geta, (68 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.39 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, with golden highlights, good very fine and rare.
Ex Bruce R. Brace Collection.
Diana sent the Calydonian boar to ravage the lands of Aetolia in revenge for the neglect shown to her by King Oeneus.
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