COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Republican denarius issued by P. Clodius in 42 BC (Reece period 1). M F P CLODIVS reverse type depicting Diana holding lighted torch in each hand. Mint of Rome. RRC p. 506, no. 494/23.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Clodius, P.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, lyre
Reverse: Diana standing facing, with bow and quiver over shoulder, holding lighted torch in each hand
Reverse legend: P CLODIVS M F
Dated: -42.0 to -42.0
Weight (g): 3.6
Diameter (mm): 18.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Welwyn Hatfield
County: Hertfordshire
Region: Eastern
Place known as: Nr Ayot St Lawrence
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-494.23