C. Hosidius C.f. GETA AR Denarius (64 BC). Calydonian Boar

C. Hosidius C.f. GETA AR Denarius (64 BC). Calydonian Boar – Nice patina!

Obverse : GETA – III•VIR. Diademed and draped bust of Diana to right, with bow and quiver over her shoulder.

Reverse : C•HOSIDI C•F Boar advancing right, wounded by a spear and attacked by a hunting dog.

Rome mint

3,85 g.

Crawford 407/2

The boar shown on the reverse of this coin with a spear, or perhaps more likely an arrow (see below), in its side and being attacked by a hound is the Calydonian Boar