Popular ‘No Spear’ Variety
C. Hosidius C.f. Geta. 64 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.92 g, 7h). Rome mint. Diademed and draped bust of Diana right, wearing earring and double necklace of pendants; bow and quiver over shoulder; GETA before, III • VIR behind / Calydonian Boar standing right, harried by hound below; C HOSIDI C F in exergue. Crawford 407/2 note; Sydenham 903a; Hosidia 1a; RBW 1457. Attractive light golden tone. EF. Popular variety lacking the spear that normally pierces the boar.
