L. Furius Cn.f. Brocchus, 63 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 4.35 g, 12 h), a contemporary imitation, Rome. III - VIR / BROCCHI Head of Ceres to right, wearing wreath of grain ears; to left, grain ear; to right, barley corn. Rev. Q•HOSIDI C•F Boar advancing right, wounded by a spear and attacked by a hunting dog. Cf. Babelon (Furia) 23, Crawford 414/1, RBW 1495 and Sydenham 902 (for obverse) and Babelon (Hosidia) 1, Crawford 407/2, RBW 1456 and Sydenham 903 (for reverse). Extremely rare and of great interest. Minor deposits, otherwise, very fine.


This interesting imitation combines an obverse of L. Furius Cn.f. Brocchus with a reverse of C. Hosidius C.f. Geta.