COIN (ROMAN)

A Republican silver denarius issued by C. Hosidius C. F. Geta in 68 BC. Mint of Rome. RRC p. 419, no. 407.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Hosidius Geta, C.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: draped bust of Diana right, bow and quiver over shoulder
Obverse legend: GETA [on right] III VIR [on left]
Reverse: Wild boar right attacked by hound, pierced in shoulder by spear
Reverse legend: [in exergue] C HOSIDI C (F)
Dated: -68.0 to -68.0
Weight (g): 3.42
Diameter (mm): 17.08
Thickness (mm): 2.43
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Holme
District: Newark and Sherwood
County: Nottinghamshire
Region: East Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-407.1
Notes: 
This is a rare coin. There <20 obverse dies and <20 reverse dies. It is the second example recorded on the PAS database.