Roman Silver & Bronze Coins
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Lot 5259 Session 16 (9.30am Friday) Roman Silver & Bronze Coins
Estimate $60
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SOLD $40
C. HOSIDIUS C.F. Geta, (68 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.61 grams), 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). Has been mounted in centre of reverse, but an attractive good very fine, banker's mark on neck and below chin, rare.
Ex Raoul Phillips Collection and Toowoomba Antique Centre, July 15, 2001.
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