COIN (ROMAN)

An extremely worn mid 1st-century BC Roman silver Republican denarius, 'P·CLODIVS' (Diana), struck by the moneyer P. Clodius at Rome in 42 BC (RRC 494).


This coin has been scratched and bent as a result of old damage.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Clodius, P.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Laureate head of Apollo right]; behind, lyre. Border of dots]
Obverse legend: None
Reverse: Diana standing facing, with bow and quiver over shoulder, holding lighted torch in each hand; on right, inscription; on left, inscription. Border of dots.
Reverse legend: M[·F]/[P]·CLODIV[S] (downwards)
Dated: -42.0 to 
Weight (g): 2.83
Thickness (mm): 1.45
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Poor
Parish: Bierton with Broughton
District: Aylesbury Vale
County: Buckinghamshire
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-494.23