COIN (ROMAN)

A worn silver Roman Republican denarius, issued by P. Crepusius dating to the period 82-81 BC (Reece period 1). Mint of Rome. P CREPVSI V, reverse type depicting Horseman right, thrusting spear. RRC no. 361/1a.



Measurements: 17.89mm in diameter, 2.14mm thick and 3.14g in weight.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Crepusius, P.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Laureate head (of Apollo?) right; behind, sceptre. Border of dots.
Reverse: Horseman right, brandishing spear; behind, control mark. Border of dots.
Reverse legend: P·CREPVSI V
Dated: -82.0 to -81.0
Weight (g): 3.14
Diameter (mm): 17.8
Thickness (mm): 2.14
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Elham
District: Shepway
County: Kent
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-361.1a