Sale: Triton IX, Lot: 1296. Estimate $300.  Closing Date: Monday, 9 January 2006.  Sold For $385. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

[Roman Moneyer Issues] C. Hosidius C.f. Geta. 68 BC. AR Denarius (3.63 g, 6h). Rome mint. GETA before, III VIR behind, diademed and draped bust of Diana right, wearing cruciform earring and pearl necklace; bow and quiver over shoulder / [C.] HOSIDI C F in exergue, Calydonian Boar standing right, pierced by spear and harried by hound below. Crawford 407/2; Sydenham 903; Kestner 3315-3318; BMCRR Rome 3389-3391; Hosidia 1. EF, gray and iridescent toning, tiny edge cut at 4 o'clock, shallow obverse scratch in right field. ($300)

From the Harry Strickhausen Collection.