COIN (ROMAN)
A complete struck/ hammered silver Roman republican denarius of C. HOSIFI C.F.GETA III VIR, minted in Rome in 68 BC (diameter: 18.7mm; thickness: 1.9mm; weight: 3.27g).  The coin is worn but in a fair condition.
Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Bust of Diana facing left with probable bow and quiver over her shoulder behind the bust with 'III VIR' downwards.  Before the bust, 'GETA' appears downwards.
Reverse: Boar staged right, wounded by a spear and attacked by a hound.  In exergue, there are only faint traces of 'C. HOSIDI.C.F' visible.
Dated: -68.0 to -68.0
Weight (g): 3.27
Diameter (mm): 18.7
Thickness (mm): 1.9
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Uttoxeter Rural
District: East Staffordshire
County: Staffordshire
Region: West Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector