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Triton XXIV 19-20 Jan 2021
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Q. Creperius M.f. Rocus. 69 BC. AR Serrate Denarius (18mm, 4.93 g, 9h). Rome mint. Draped bust of Amphitrite right, seen from behind; seal(?) downward to left, D upward to right / Neptune, holding reins and brandishing trident, driving sea-chariot drawn by two hippocamps right; D above, [Q •] CREPER[EI/ROCVS]in two lines below. Crawford 399/1a; Sydenham 796; Crepereia 1; BMCRR Rome 3338; RBW 1440. Toned, a couple light scratches, struck slightly off center. VF.
Although all the major references refer to the lovely goddess depicted here as Amphitrite, Greek goddess of the Sea and consort of Poseidon, she should perhaps more properly be identified as her Roman counterpart, Salacia, wife of Neptune.
Although all the major references refer to the lovely goddess depicted here as Amphitrite, Greek goddess of the Sea and consort of Poseidon, she should perhaps more properly be identified as her Roman counterpart, Salacia, wife of Neptune.