Coin (obverse), 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 obverse of the coin.

The obverse depicts Diana, the goddess of women, childbirth and the hunt, carrying a bow and quiver over her shoulder. In front of her is the legend 'GETA' referring to the moneyer. Behind and almost worn away is the legend 'III VIR'.

Most coins of the Roman Republic were issued by officials called moneyers. They may have been elected, perhaps annually. Coins of the later Republic sometimes have all or part of their abbreviated title 'IIIVIR.A.A.A.F.F'.

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• Online ID: 000-100-065-712-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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