★ A beautiful denarius of C. Hosidius C.f. Geta ★

C. Hosidius C.f. Geta, 64 BC. Denarius (Silver, 16 mm, 3.99 g, 6 h), Rome. GETA - III VIR Diademed and draped bust of Diana to right, with bow and quiver over her shoulder. Rev. C HOSIDI C F Boar advancing right, wounded by a spear and attacked by a hunting dog. Babelon (Hosidia) 1. Crawford 407/2. RBW 1456. Sydenham 903. Beautifully toned. Minor areas of weakness, otherwise, good very fine.

From an American collection of Roman Republican and Imperatorial coins, privately acquired from Münzkabinett Funk (with collector's and original dealer's tickets).