Denarius Hosidia: Gaius Hosidius Geta, GETA III•VIR / C•HOSIDI•C•F

€66,695.00
IssuerRoman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Year68 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDenarius (1)
CurrencyDenarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.91 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RRC#407/2, CRR#903, RSC#1, RCV I#346, RBW#1456-1458
Obverse descriptionBust of Diana right, diademed and draped, bow and quiver over shoulder; behind, inscription. Part of moneyer mark in right field. Border of dots.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGETA III•VIR
(Translation: Triumvir ([Monetary] Triumvirate) Geta)
Reverse descriptionCalydonian boar right, wounded by spear and attacked by hound below. Part of moneyer mark in exergue. Border of dots.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringC•HOSIDI•C•F
(Translation: Gaius Hosidius, son of Gaius)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (-68)  - -
Catalog ID4324765990
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