RecordCoin (obverse), Denarius serratus, of Quintus Crepereius Marci filius Rocus< 1 of 1 > Back minted in Rome
Coin (obverse), Denarius serratus, of Quintus Crepereius Marci filius RocusThis silver coin was minted in Rome by Quintus Crepereius Rocus, son of Marcus, in 72 BC. It is a type known as a denarius serratus, due to its serrated edge. This picture shows the obverse of the coin. The obverse depicts Amphitrite, the most famous of the Nereids (daughters of Nereus, a sea god). She was the wife of Poseidon, the Greek god of the Sea. The letter C to her right is a mint control-mark, used to control the issue of dies. From the beginning of the denarius through to the mid 60's BC, certain issues were made with serrated edges, cut with a chisel before striking the coin. The reasons behind this practice are not known, but perhaps were due merely to fashion. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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