| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 188 | Black | Auction date: 17 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 60 Price realized: 1,600 EUR (Approx. 1,759 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: C. Hosidius C. f. Geta 68 BC. Rome Denarius AR 19 mm, 3,85 g GETA III VIR, diademed bust of Artemis right, wearing ear-pendant and necklace with long pendants, bow and quiver at back / [C] HOSIDI C F, boar right pierced by a spear and attacked by a dog. . Crawford 407/2; Sydenham 903; Kestner 3317-8; BMCRR Rome 3389-91; Hosidia 1. Ex NAC, Auction 84, Lot 803. NGC graded AU* Strike 5/5 Surface 5/5 According to Havercamp, the reverse type refers to the great hunting parties with which the birthday of Augustus was celebrated so magnificently in 20 BC. Diana (Artemis) on the obverse and the wild boar on the reverse could be a reference to a Greek myth. The story of Diana and the Caledonian boar revolves around the Caledonian boar hunt, a significant event that was triggered by King Oeneus ignoring the goddess Diana (Artemis) when making an offering. In retaliation, Diana sent a monstrous boar, the Calydonian boar, to ravage the land of Calydon. To combat this threat, Oeneus' son Meleager gathered a group of famous heroes, including the experienced huntress Atalanta. The mighty boar posed a great challenge during the hunt, allowing the heroes to put their courage and skill to the test. Meleager, motivated by his affection for Atalanta, finally dealt the wild creature a fatal blow. However, conflicts arose over the boar's coveted hide, which led to a tragic twist. Meleager killed his uncles in the ensuing quarrel, incurring Diana's wrath. Out of grief for the Calydonian boar, Diana transformed Meleager into a wild boar, illustrating the unpredictable consequences of mortal interaction with the divine. From the Matteo Savoca collection Starting price: 1 EUR |  |
