Outstanding Hosidius Geta


C. Hosidius C. f. Geta. AR Denarius, 68 BC. Obv. GETA-III·VIR. Diademed and draped bust of Diana right, with bow and quiver over shoulder. Rev. Boar right, wounded by spear and attacked by hound; in exergue, C·HOSIDI·C·F. Cr. 407/2; B. (Hosidia)1. 3.89 g. 19.00 mm. A superb example, sharply struck and perfectly centred, brilliant and prettily toned, with a hint of iridescence. EF.