COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman Republican denarius of P. Clodius M.f. dating to the period c.42BC (Reece Period 1). Obverse shows the laureate head of Apollo right, with lyre behind. Reverse shows Diana Lucifera standing facing holding two long torches, with bow and quiver on her shoulder, [P]. CLODIVS on right, M.F on left. Mint of Rome. RRC (Crawford) 494/23.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Clodius, P.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Mintmark: -//-
Obverse: Laureate head of Apollo right, lyre behind.
Reverse: Diana Lucifera standing facing holding two long torches, bow and quiver on her shoulder.
Reverse legend: M.F / [P].CLODIVS
Dated: -42.0 to -42.0
Weight (g): 2.72
Diameter (mm): 17.0
Thickness (mm): 1.7
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Kniveton
District: Derbyshire Dales
County: Derbyshire
Region: East Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-494.23