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Denarius serratus Crepereia: Quintus Crepereius Rocus; Q•CREPEREI ROCVS 72 BC
72 BC year| Silver | 3.8 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 72 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66877 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Neptune in biga drawn by seahorses right, holding reigns with left hand and brandishing trident with right hand; above, control-letter.
Moneyer mark in exergue in two lines.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Q•CREPEREI
ROCVS
Unabridged legend: Quintus Crepereius Marcus Filius Rocus
Translation: Quintus Crepereius Rocus, son of Marcus
Edge
Serrated
Comment
The gens Crepereia was a family of the equestrian order from which little is known.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design on its reverse side, depicting a serrated edge, which gives the coin its name "Denarius serratus". This design was used to prevent counterfeiting and to make the coin more easily identifiable as authentic.
