COIN (ROMAN)
A silver Roman Republican denarius of the moneyer P. Crepusius (c. 82 BC) dating to c. 82 BC (Reece Period 1). P · CREPVSI reverse depicting horseman, right, brandishing spear. Unclear control numeral. Mint of Rome. RRC, p. 375, no. 361/1a.
Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Crepusius, P.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Laureate head (possibly Apollo), right; behind, sceptre
Reverse: Horseman, right, brandishing spear; behind, unclear control numeral.
Reverse legend: P·CREPV[SI]
Dated: -82.0 to -82.0
Weight (g): 3.02
Diameter (mm): 17.7
Thickness (mm): 1.9
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Restricted Access
District: South Staffordshire
County: Staffordshire
Region: West Midlands
Place known as: South Staffordshire
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-361.1a