Summary
Denarius serratus issued by the Ancient Roman Republic in 68 BC
Moneyer: circa HOSIDI circaF GETA III VIR (M. Hosidius)
Minted in Rome
Obverse Description
Bust of the goddess Diana facing right, bow and quiver behind; around, GETA IIIVIR
Reverse Description
A boar facing right, wounded by a spear and being attacked by a hound; in exergue, C. HOSIDI C.F
Edge Description
serrated
Significance
The hunting scene depicted on the reverse relates to Diana with her bow and quiver on the obverse
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Purchase from Downie, P.J. Ltd., 27 May 1980
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Date Issued
68 BC
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Issued By
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Mint
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Deity Depicted
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Denomination
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Material
Silver
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Axis
06
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
20 mm (Outside Diameter), 3.675 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
Crawford 407/1
[Book] Crawford, Michael H. 1974. Roman Republican Coinage., 419 Pages