Coin (reverse), Denarius, of Quintus Crepereius Marci filius Rocus

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This 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 reverse of the coin.

Neptune, the Roman god of the sea, drives a vehicle called a biga drawn by sea-horses while brandishing a trident. Above him is a mint control-mark. The legend 'Q.CREPER.M.F' and below this, 'ROCVS' (very worn), refer to the moneyer.

Most coins of the Roman Republic were issued by officials called moneyers. They commissioned designs, which often referred to famous ancestors or favourite cults. Both sides of this coin have nautical themes, but the exact symbolism is unclear.

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• Online ID: 000-190-000-033-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1915.126
• Date: 72 BC
  
• Material: Silver. Inscription: Obv. Bust of Amphitrite from behind, with head turned tor.; on l., control-mark, [crab], C and C / Rev. Neptune in biga of sea-horses r., reins in l. hand, brandishingtrident with r. hand; above, control-mark; below, Q.CREPER.M.F
  Coin, denarius
  
• Dimensions: 19.00 mm D / Die Axis: 4.5
  
• What: Coin, denarius
  
• Subject: Ancient Coin Collection
  
• Who: Amphitrite
  Neptune
  
• Where: Italy, Rome
  
• Event:
• Description: Silver denarius of the Roman Republic, Rome, 72 BC
  
• References:
  • Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976. 
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