COIN (ROMAN)

A very worn and encrusted silver denarius, probably a Republican denarius of P. Clodius, dating to the period 42 BC (Reece period 1). Reverse type probably depicting Mars standing facing, wearing helmet, holding spear in right hand and sword in scabbard in left. Mint of Rome. Cf. Crawford (RRC) no. 494/18.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Clodius, P.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Mintmark: -//-
Obverse: Bare head right
Obverse legend: [...] (R).P.[...]
Reverse: Mars standing facing, wearing helmet, holding spear in right hand and sword in scabbard in left
Reverse legend: Illegible
Dated: -42.0 to -42.0
Weight (g): 2.56
Diameter (mm): 17.0
Thickness (mm): 1.5
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Allerdale
County: Cumbria
Region: North West
Place known as: Wigton
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-494.18