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

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

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: 0098: 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
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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