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Identification and Creation

Object Number
2002.60.45.32
People
Moneyer: C. Hosidius C.f. Geta, Roman
Title
Denarius of C. Hosidius C.f. Geta, Rome
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
56-54 BCE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Rome (Latium)
Period
Roman Republican period
Culture
Roman Republican
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/141481

Physical Descriptions

Medium
silver
Metal
AR
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
3.83 g
Die Axis
5
Denomination
denarius
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: Before, GETA downwards; behind, III.VIR downwards
  • Reverse Inscription: In exergue, C.HOSIDI.C.F

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
RRC 407/2

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of W.C. Burriss Young
Accession Year
2002
Object Number
2002.60.45.32
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: Bust of Diana r., draped, with bow and quiver over shoulder; before, [GETA] downwards; behind, III.VIR downwards. Border of dots.
Rev.: Boar r., wounded by spear and attacked by hound; in exergue, C.HOSIDI.C.F. Border of dots.

Verification Level

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