COIN (ROMAN)

Silver Republican Denarius struck by P Clodius MF turrinus struck in Rome 42 BC



Obv: Laureate head of Apollo right, lyre behind - coin struck off centre



Rev: Diana standing facing, with bow and quiver over shoulder, holding lighted torch in each hand; P CLODIVS right, M F on left.



Reference: Crawford RRC 494/23.
Reece: Period 1



After this record was made a further 18 denarii were discovered close to this findspot and are reportedas potential treasure and can be seen in PAS record:



http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/506006



All these coins were declared Treasure and donated by both the finder and landowner.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Clodius, P.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Laureate head of Apollo right, lyre behind head. All enclosed within a ring of pellets. The coin struck off centre so Lyre partial
Reverse: Diana standing facing, with bow and quiver over shoulder, holding lighted torch in each hand. Only lower part of the design showing - head and bow and quiver lost
Reverse legend: [P. ]CLODIVS right, [M F] on left
Dated: -42.0 to 
Weight (g): 2.17
Diameter (mm): 17.1
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: County of Herefordshire
County: County of Herefordshire
Region: West Midlands
Place known as: Leintwardine
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-494.23