COIN (ROMAN)
Silver Roman Republican denarius of M Cato Proper. Possibly minted in Africa c. 47-46 BC. (FLO noted strange patination, suggesting a surface wash, but most likely the result of subsequent cleaning? Finds Adviser, 13/10/2004).
Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Porcius Cato Uticensis, M.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Obverse: Head of Roma
Obverse legend: [M CATO PRO PR] and [ROMA (ligatured lettering behind)]
Reverse: Victory seated facing right
Reverse legend: [VICTRIX]
Dated: -47.0 to -46.0
Parish: Caerwent
District: Monmouthshire
County: Monmouthshire
Region: Wales
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-462.1a