RRC 407/2 C.HOSTIDIUS C.F. GETA

Denomination: Denarius

Era: 68-66 B.C

Metal:  AR

Obverse: Bust of Diana with diadem to r., draped and wearing earring in form of cross, and double necklace of long pendants;  Hair drawn back and tied behind.  At her shoulders, a bow and quiver.  Before, GETA downwards.  Behind III VIR downwards

Reverse:  The wild boar of Calydon r.,pierced by a spear, and attacked by a dog.  In Exerg: C HOSIDI CF

Mint: Rome

Weight: 3.98 g.

Reference: RRC 407/2; BMCRR I, P. 421, 3388; Syd 903; RBW 1456

Date Acquired:  January 13,  2024

Provenance:  Purchased from Martina Dieterle at NYINC ,  EX. Poindessault collection [Burgan Paris 17 Nov 2017]

Very Choice, lovely old toning with some iridescence on the reverse.

Riferimento : RRC 407/2; BMCRR I, P. 421, 3388; Syd 903; RBW 1456

Collezione : Roman Republican Silver after 140 BC.