Nomos

Auction 21  –  21 November 2020

Nomos, Auction 21

Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Medieval and Modern Coins

Sa, 21.11.2020, from 4:00 PM CET
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Description

C. Hosidius C.f. Geta, 64 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.96 g, 7 h), Rome. GETA - III VIR Draped bust of Diana to right, with bow and quiver over her shoulder. Rev. C HOSIDI C F Boar standing to right; beneath the boar to left, hound crouching right in position to attack. Babelon (Hosidia) 1 var (without a spear in the boar). BMCRR 3393. Crawford 407/2 note. Sydenham 903a. A very rare variety. Attractively toned and sharply struck. Minor scuff on the obverse, otherwise, extremely fine.

From the Aletheia Collection, ex Numismatica Ars Classica 59, 4 April 2011, 781.

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Starting price 520 CHF
Estimate 650 CHF
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