COIN (ROMAN)

A contemporary copy of a Roman Republican denarius probably of C Hosidius Geta dating to c. 68 BC. Reverse type depicting the wild boar of Calydon. 


The object has been damaged showing the iron core which is covered by silver plating.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Hosidius Geta, C.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Obverse: Bust of Diana right
Obverse legend: ...
Reverse: Wild boar of Calydon right
Weight (g): 2.3
Diameter (mm): 18.76
Thickness (mm): 1.78
Completeness: Incomplete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Richmondshire
County: North Yorkshire
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber
Place known as: Catterick Area
Discovery method: Metal detector