C. Hosidius C.f. Geta, 64 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.92 g, 5 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. Minor marks, otherwise, very fine.

From the Red Ox Collection and the collection of the Czech musician Adolf Picek (circa 1885-1978), and formerly in the possession of an Italian banker, whose life was saved by Mr. Picek in the Battles of the Piave River on the Italian Front in 1917-1918 and who presented his savior with 'four socks of old coins' in reward.