COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman republican denarius of the consul Publius Crepusius, dating to 82-81 BC. Reverse type depicting a horseman right, brandishing spear; [P C]R[EPVSI] in exergue. Mint of Rome. RRC no. 361.

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Mintmark: -
Obverse: Laureate head of Apollo right, control symbols before and behind
Obverse legend: -
Reverse: Horseman right, brandishing spear; [P C]R[EPVSI] in exergue.
Reverse legend: [P C]R[EPVSI] in exergue.
Dated: 82.0 to 81.0
Diameter (mm): 18.28
Thickness (mm): 2.52
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Suffolk Coastal
County: Suffolk
Region: Eastern
Place known as: Yoxford
Discovery method: Metal detector