Triton XXII, Lot: 859. Estimate $750. Sold for $1100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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C. Hosidius C.f. Geta. 64 BC. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 4.08 g, 4h). Rome mint. Diademed and draped bust of Diana right, with bow and quiver over shoulder; III VIR downward to left, GETA downward to right / Calydonian boar standing right, pierced by spear and attacked by dog; C HOSIDI C F in exergue. Crawford 407/2; Sydenham 903; Hosidia 1; BMCRR Rome 3388; RBW 1456. Superb EF, lightly toned, lustrous.
From the Alan J. Harlan Collection, purchased from Edward J. Waddell. Ex Numismatica Ars Classica 21 (17 May 2001), lot 212.