TYPE Roman Republic, C. Hosidius C.f. Geta (moneyer), ca. 68 BC (dates 64 BC and ca. 60 BC also proposed), fourree(?) silver denarius, probably "Italian provincial mint", 3.08g DESCRIPTION . Obv: Draped bust of Diana w/ earring to r., bow and quiver at shoulder, GETA to left, III VIR to right Rev: Boar, pierced by spear and attacked by hound, HOSIDI CF in exergue (off flan). REFERENCE: cf. SR 290, Syd 904 var., Cr 407/1 var. GRADING: VF / F+, plating chipped or discolored (mostly rev.), scarce variant ORDER INFO: R1871, $70 Somewhat of a mystery variant, for this otherwise attractive issue. The reduced weight, and thin layer of silver (partially discolored or chipped, though relatively nicely toned on obverse) over what appears to be a copper core indicate a plated, fourree issue. These are not uncommon for Republican denarii, except, the references do not mention such a possiblity for this issue. Furthermore, this specific obverse rendition (the two legends reversed positions, and the particular style of Diana) is identified by Sydenham as a product of the "Italian provincial mint", and should be serrated, which of course is not the case here.