Lot 102: Roman Republican, C. Hosidius C.f. Geta, AR Denarius, 64 BC, Rome 
AUCTION: Beast Coins (Auction 308)
- Sold Winning Bid: $170
- 5 Bid(s)
Roman Republican, C. Hosidius C.f. Geta, AR Denarius, 64 BC, Rome
GETA | III • VIR
Diademed, draped bust of Diana right, bow and quiver over shoulder
(No legend)
The Calydonian Boar standing right, pierced by spear in shoulder, attacked by hound from below
C • HOSIDI • C • F in exergue
16mm x 18mm, 3.93g
Hosidia 1; Crawford 407/2; Sydenham 903
Ex Harlan Berk; Ex Ben's Stamp and Coins in Chicago, between 1950-1955
The Calydonian Boar is one of a genre of chthonic monsters in Greek mythology, each set in a specific locale, which must be overcome by heroes of the Olympian age. Sent by Artemis to ravage the region of Calydon in Aetolia, it met its end in the Calydonian Hunt, in which all the heroes of the new age pressed to take part, with the exception of Heracles. This incident in Greek mythology is paired with the Roman god Diana, the equivalent of the Greek god Artemis.
EF, beautiful golden toning.
- Offered By: Beast Coins
- Lot #: 102
- Listing #: 232880
- Closed: Thursday, June 26, 2014 5:50:30 PM CT
- Estimate: $250