COIN (ROMAN)
A silver Roman republican denarius of M. Porcius Cato Uticensis (47-46 BC) dating to c. 47-46 BC (Reece Period 1). Obverse: ROMA (behind bust) M CATO PRO P R (upwards before bust); female bust right. Reverse: VICTRIX; Victory seated right holding palm-branch and patera or wreath. African mint. RRC cf. p. 473, nos. 462/1a, 462/1b.
Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Porcius Cato Uticensis, M.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: African Mint
Mintmark: -/-//-
Obverse: Female bust right [ROMA M CATO PRO PR]
Obverse legend: [RO]MA [M CATO PRO P R]
Reverse: Victory seated right holding palm-branch and patera or wreath
Reverse legend: VICTRIX
Dated: -47.0 to -46.0
Weight (g): 3.6
Diameter (mm): 15.59
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Denbighshire
County: Denbighshire
Region: Wales
Place known as: Dyserth
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-462.1