Lot 252: Pub. Crepusius. 82 B.C. AR denarius. Rome. 
AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 16 (Auction 319)
- Starting Bid: $60
- 0 Bid(s)
Pub. Crepusius. 82 B.C. AR denarius (18 mm, 3.69 g, 7 h). Rome. Laureate head of Apollo right, scepter at shoulder; behind, T(?); below chin, uncertain symbol (key or hook?) / P CREPVSI in exergue, horseman rearing right, hurling spear; behind, uncertain number. Crawford 361/1c; Sydenham 738a; Crepusia 1. Lightlt toned. Very fine.
The moneyer's family is little known, and the moneyer himself is only known from his coins. This issue of denarii was quite massive, however, with controls numbers reaching DXX. According to Crawford, the control numerals on the reverse form a continuous sequence with no control-numeral having more than one die. Crawford 361/1a, the only variety without obverse control, is extremely rare while the rest of P. Crepusius' denarii are all quite common.
- Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
- Lot #: 252
- Listing #: 234138
- Closed: Friday, June 3, 2016 7:05:30 PM CT
- Estimate: $100