Coin (reverse), Denarius, of Caius Hosidi, Caii filius Geta

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This silver coin was minted in Rome by Caius Hosidi Geta, son of Caius, in 68 BC. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. This picture shows the reverse of the coin.

The reverse depicts a boar being attacked by a hound. The legend 'C.HOSIDI.C.F.' refers to the moneyer.

Each obverse and reverse die used for the Roman Republican coinage appears to have been individually made. The metal on the die was probably hammered out, then engraved. The dies were struck onto coin blanks which were made in open moulds.

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• Online ID: 000-190-000-435-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.C15280
• Date: 68
  68 BC
  
• Material: Silver; obverse slightly off-centre; slight wear. Inscription: Obv. Draped bust of Diana to right, with bow and quiver over shoulder; behind, IIIVIR, downwards; in front, GETA, downwards / Rev. Boar being attacked by hound; in exergue, C . HOSIDI . C . F
  Coin Type: Crawford 407/2
  Coin, denarius
  
• Dimensions: 16.50 x 17.00 mm D / Die Axis: 7.0
  
• What: Coin Type: Crawford 407/2
  Coin, denarius
  
• Subject: Queen Street Coin Collection
  
• Who: C. Hosidius C. f. Geta (Maker)
  Diana
  
• Where: Italy, Rome
  Roman Republic
  
• Event:
• Description: Silver denarius of Rome, minted by C. Hosidius C. f. Geta, 68 BC
  
• References:
  • Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976. 
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