COIN (ROMAN)

A Roman Republican silver denarius of C. Hosidius Geta, dating to 64 BC (Reece period 1). RRC 407/01. Mint of Rome.



Dimensions:16.4mm diameter, 2.2mm thick. Weight, 3.42g.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Hosidius Geta, C.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Draped bust of Diana right, quiver over shoulder.
Obverse legend: [III]VIR GETA
Reverse: Speared boar advancing right, hound attacking below.
Reverse legend: //[C. HOSIDI . C . F]
Dated: -64.0 to -64.0
Weight (g): 3.42
Diameter (mm): 16.4
Thickness (mm): 2.2
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Restricted Access
District: North Hertfordshire
County: Hertfordshire
Region: Eastern
Place known as: Ickleford
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-407.1