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[Image] [Image] [Image] [Image] [Image]List an item like this or buy a similar item below. [Image] [Image][Image][Image] [Image][Image] [Image] [Image] [Image] Winning bid: US $103.60 [Image] [Image] [Image] [Image]Seller information [ ]Larger Picture axismundi.com[Image] ( 2495[Feedback score is 1000 to 4,999])[Image][Member is a PowerSeller] Ended: Aug-30-05 15:24:36 PDT [Image] 8 Start time: Aug-23-05 15:24:36 PDT [Image][About Me][Image] Feedback Score: 2495 History: 19 bids (US $24.00 starting [Image][Image]Positive Feedback: 99.9% 8 bid) kennethh530[Image] ( 80 Member since Mar-06-98 in United States Winning bidder: [Image]Read feedback comments 8 [Feedback score is 50 to 99]) [Image]Add to Favorite Sellers 8 [Image] [Image]Ask seller a question 8 Item location: The City Different - Santa Fe View seller's other items United States [Image][Image]Store view | List view 8 Featured Plus! Listing Visit this seller's eBay Store! 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See details | Apply now [Image] [Image] [Image]Description [Image](revised) [Image] [Image] [Image] [Image][Image] Axis Mundi Ancient Coins [Image] [Image] [Axis Mundi Ancient Coins][Image]Visit my eBay Store: Axis Mundi Ancient Coins[Image][Image][Image] [Image] Search Ancient Greek Coins | Ancient Roman Coins | my eBay [Image] Ancient Jewish Coins | Crusader States Coins Store: | Ancient Celtic Coins [Image] [Image] 2000 Yr Old ROMAN Silver Coin - DIANA & BOAR Hunt Scene Desirable Authentic 2000+ Year Old Roman Republican Silver Denarius of C. Hostidius C.f. Geta / Featuring an Attractive Portrait of Diana - Goddess of Wild Nature, the Hunt and the Moon / Also Featuring a Dramatic Mythological Scene from the Hunt of the Calydonian Boar / Pleasing Detail and a Beautiful Luster / Minted in Rome 68 BC This coin will be shipped in a professional numismatic protective sleeve and accompanied by our written lifetime guarantee of authenticity which accurately documents the coin as to culture, region or ruler, precious metal, age, denomination and weight as well as a color photograph of the coin. The coin pictured here is precisely the one the buyer will receive. Please see Axis Mundi's 110% Buyer Protection Policy and Services which appears at the conclusion of this listing. [Image] [Image] [Image] [Image] Axis Mundi's Statement of Authenticity : The coin being offered here is backed by Axis Mundi's 30 years of experience in the ancient coin business and is unconditionally guaranteed to be genuine. If you have any questions concerning this coin you can reach one of our professional staff by email at mail@axis-mundi.com or by phone at 505-424-3414. This coin can also be inspected in person, upon request, during our business hours ( 12-6 PM daily ). Please send all mail correspondence and payments to: Axis Mundi 2442 Cerrillos Road # 330, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505. This coin will be shipped in a professional numismatic protective sleeve and accompanied by our written lifetime guarantee of authenticity which accurately documents the coin as to culture, region or ruler, precious metal, age, denomination and weight as well as a color photograph of the coin. [Building Trust in Transactions (tm)] [Building Trust in Transactions (tm)] [Image] Description: We are pleased to offer this genuine 2000+ year old Roman Republican silver Denarius of C. Hosidius C.f. Geta for your consideration. This desirable coin was minted in Rome in 68 BC and survives in very fine condition with both sides being well struck and exhibiting a beautiful luster. Our photo does not convey the gorgeous luster so apparent when viewing this coin in person. The flan is somewhat wavy at a small section of the rim due to a dent. This coin features a large portrait of the goddess Diana who was the personification of wild nature, hunting and the moon. She was identified with the Greek goddess Artemis and came to be known as a protector of women, particularly in childbirth. There were a number of temples and shrines in Rome dedicated to Diana located on the Aventine Hill, the Vicus Patricius and Vicus Longus. Her annual festival was held in Rome on August 13. Of particular interest is the fact that this coin also features a rare scene taken from the mythological hunt of the Calydonian boar. ( See below for more on the mythology of this coin ). [Image] Obverse: Diademed and draped bust of Diana facing right, bow and quiver over her shoulder... GETA before and... III VIR behind. Reverse: Wild boar standing right, speared in shoulder, being attacked by hound... C. HOSIDI C.F. in exergue. Size: 17 mm Weight: 3.6 grams Reference: Sear 346 The artistry and mythological subjects of ancient Roman Republican coins have always been a tremendous lure to collectors. In addition, these heirlooms of the ancient world have become extremely popular as showpieces for modern jewelry. Here's your opportunity to add this important 2000+ year old example to your collection. You will not be disappointed with this beautiful and valuable treasure. The Mythology of the Calydonian Boar: When Oineus ( king of Kalydon ) was offering his annual sacrifice of the first fruits of the land to all the gods, he overlooked Artemis ( Diana ). The wrathful goddess let loose a great and powerful wild boar, which made the earth unsowable and destroyed herds as well as the people who encountered it. In order to get rid of this boar, Oineus called together all the best men of Hellas and proclaimed the skin as a trophy to the man who could slay it. Here are the people who gathered for the boar hunt: Oineus son Meleagros, and Dryas, son of Ares ( both from Kalydon ); Idas and Lynkeus, sons of Aphareus, from Messene; Kastor and Polydeukes, sons of Zeus and Leda, from Lakedaimon; Aegeus son Theseus from Athens; Admetos, the son of Pheres, from Pherai; Iason [Jason], Aeson s son, from Iolkos; Iphikles, Amphitryon s son, from Thebes; Peirithoos, son of Ixion, from Larise; Peleus, son of Aiakos, from Phthia; Atalante, the daughter of Skhoineus, from Arkadia; and Amphiaraos, the son of Oikles, from Argos. The sons of Thestios also attended the hunt. When they had gathered, Oineus entertained them for nine days. On the tenth day, Kepheus and Ankaios ( two of the hunters from Arkadia ) and some of the others refused contemptuously to go out hunting with a woman, but Meleagros, though married to Idas and Marpessa's daughter Kleopatra, still wanted [Image] to make a child with Atalante, and so compelled the men to join the hunt with her. When they had encircled the boar, the animal killed Hyleus and Ankaios, and Peleus accidentally speared Eurytion ( the king of Phthia ) with his javelin. Atalante was first to hit the boar, in the back with an arrow. Amphiaraos then got it in the eye, and Meleagros killed it with a blow on the flank. When he received the skin, he gave it to Atalante. But the sons of Thestios, who considered it disgraceful that a woman should get the trophy where men were involved, took the skin from her, saying that it was properly theirs by right of birth, if Meleagros chose not to accept it. Outraged by this, Meleagros slew the sons of Thestios and again gave the skin to Atalante. But Althaia, in grief over the death of her brothers, set fire to the brand ( that the Moirai declared when consumed would end the life of Meleagros ), and Meleagros died on the spot. Some say, however, that the sons of Thestios claimed the skin on the grounds that Iphiklos had first hit the boar. A war then ensued between the Kouretes ( an Aitolian tribe ) and the Kalydonians. - Apollodorus 1.66 [Image] * AUTHENTICITY : We are a member of the American Numismatic Association. All items are accompanied by a lifetime guarantee of authenticity. * DOMESTIC SHIPPING COSTS : Buyer will add $6.00 for Priority shipping with insurance. * INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING COSTS : Buyer will add the actual cost of shipping by air. It is the responsibility of the buyer to comply with foreign customs and exchange regulations. * RETURN POLICY : If you are not completely satisfied with this coin you can return it within 7 days of receipt for a full refund minus shipping costs. All items shipped within the U.S.A. are fully insured against loss or damage. Should any item arrive in damaged condition buyer agrees to save all packing materials pending examination by a representative of the shipping company. * PAYMENT METHODS : We accept checks, money orders, VISA, MASTERCARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS and PAY PAL. [Image][Image][Image][I prefer PayPal, the #1 payment service in online auctions!] Personal checks must clear our bank before shipment of item except in cases of established clients. 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