COIN (ROMAN)

A Roman Republican denarius of Publius Clodius Marcus Filius Turrinus (P. Clodius M.F. Turrinus), the reverse depicting Diana standing facing, with bow and quiver over right shoulder, holding lighted torch in each hand; to right P CLODIVS to left M F. Mint of Rome dating to c. 42 BC (Reece period 1). The coin is worn and bent.

Reference: RRC 494/23; BMC 4290.

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Laureate head of Apollo right, lyre behind; border of pellets.
Reverse: Diana standing facing, with bow and quiver over right shoulder, holding lighted torch in each hand; to right P CLODIVS to left M F
Dated: -42.0 to -42.0
Weight (g): 3.38
Diameter (mm): 18.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Whitchurch
District: Basingstoke and Deane
County: Hampshire
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector