COIN (ROMAN)

Roman silver republican denarius of P. Clodius dating to 42 BC (Reece period 1). Reverse type depicts Diana Lucifera standing holding long lighted torch in each hand. Sear (2000:163) no. 492. RRC 494/23.

Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Obverse: Laurel head of Apollo facing right with lyre behind head.
Obverse legend: None
Reverse: Diana Lucifera standing holding long lighted torch in each hand.
Reverse legend: M.F. (to left) P. CLODIVS (to right)
Dated: -42.0 to -42.0
Weight (g): 3.58
Diameter (mm): 18.98
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Restricted Access
District: South Somerset
County: Somerset
Region: South West
Place known as: South Cadbury
Discovery method: Metal detector