★ A very naturalistic rendering of a hunting dog ★

C. Postumius, 73 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.91 g, 7 h), Rome. Draped bust of Diana to right, with bow and quiver over her shoulder. Rev. C•POSTVMI / TA Hound running right; below, spear right. Babelon (Postumia) 9. Crawford 394/1a. RBW 1434. Sydenham 785. A beautifully toned coin with a very naturalistic rendering of a hunting dog. Minor scratches, otherwise, extremely fine.

From the collection of Regierungsrat Dr. iur. Hans Krähenbühl, ex Hess 249, 13 November 1979, 279.