minted in Rome

Coin (reverse), Denarius, of Publius Crepusius

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.

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Online ID:	000-190-000-408-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: 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
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.
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