★ A rare denarius of Q. Creperius M.f. Rocus ★

Q. Creperius M.f. Rocus, 69 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.44 g, 12 h), Rome. Draped bust of Amphitrite to right, seen from behind; to left, octopus; to right, E. Rev. Q•CREPEREI / ROCVS Neptune in biga of sea-horses to right, holding reins in his left hand and brandishing trident with his right; above, E. Babelon (Crepereia) 1. Crawford 399/1a. RBW 1440 var. (differing control symbol and mark). Sydenham 796. Rare. Porous and with minor marks, otherwise, about very fine.

From an American collection of Roman Republican and Imperatorial coins (with collector's ticket).