Coin (reverse), Denarius, of Publius Crepusius

Add to album

This silver coin was minted in Rome by Publius Crepusius in 82 BC. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. This picture shows the reverse of the coin.

The reverse depicts a horseman carrying a spear. The letters 'CXXXIII' behind him are mint control-marks, used to control the issue of dies. Below is the legend 'P. CREPVSI' referring to the moneyer.

Most coins of the Roman Republic were issued by officials called moneyers. They were able to commission designs, which often referred to famous ancestors or associations to favourite cults. No details are known of this moneyer.

Record details

To search on related items, click any underlined text below.

• Online ID: 000-190-000-408-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
  Project description   View all records in project
• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.C15227
• Date: 82
  82 BC
  
• Material: Silver; both sides very slightly off-centre; slight to moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. Laureate head right (Apollo?); sceptre and R behind; uncertain symbol in front of neck / Rev. Horseman riding right, brandishing spear; CXXXIII behind; P . CREPVSI in
  Coin Type: Crawford 361/1c
  Coin, denarius
  
• Dimensions: 16.50 x 17.50 mm D / Die Axis: 7.5
  
• What: Coin Type: Crawford 361/1c
  Coin, denarius
  
• Subject: Queen Street Coin Collection
  
• Who: Apollo?
  P. Crepusius (Maker)
  
• Where: Italy, Rome
  Roman Republic
  
• Event:
• Description: Silver denarius of Rome, minted by P. Crepusius, 82 BC
  
• References:
  • Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976. 
• Translations:
• Related Records: