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Denarius with bust of Diana, struck under C. Hosidius Geta
Roman
Republican Period
about 68 B.C.
Mint: Rome
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 18 mm. Weight: 4.09 gm. Die Axis: 3
Credit Line
Deposited by The Boston Athenaeum
Accession Number13.631
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Bust of Diana, right, draped and wearing a diadem, earring, and double necklace; at her shoulders, bow and quiver.
Before: GETA behind: IIIVIR
Reverse: Wild boar right, pierced by spear and attacked by dog.
In exergue: CHOSIDICF
Before: GETA behind: IIIVIR
Reverse: Wild boar right, pierced by spear and attacked by dog.
In exergue: CHOSIDICF