COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Republican denarius of the moneyer P. Clodius dating to the period 41 BC (Reece Period 1). P CLODIVS, M.F reverse type depicting Diana standing facing, holding bow and quiver over shoulder, holding lighted torch in each hand. Mint of Rome.



Sear, D.R. (1970), p.73, no.294.

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Laureate head of Apollo right, with lyre behind
Obverse legend: None
Reverse: Diana standing facing, holding bow and quiver over shoulder, holding lighted torch in each hand
Reverse legend: P CLODIVS, M.F
Dated: -41.0 to -41.0
Weight (g): 3.3
Diameter (mm): 19.1
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Wrelton
District: Ryedale
County: North Yorkshire
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber
Discovery method: Metal detector