Roman republic. P.Crepusius, 82BC, AR Denarius, 82BC, Nicholas and its associated ‘Boy

Nicholas and its associated ‘Boy Bishop’ tradition was widely celebrated every year in England from the early 15th century

and the sixpence has a scratch on the obverse

wearing armour

Minor edge bruises

Mintmark P

Roman republic. P.Crepusius, 82BC, AR Denarius, 82BC, Nicholas and its associated ‘BoyDescription Roman Republic P. Crepusius, 82BC, AR Denarius, 82BC, Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right, sceptre over shoulder, control symbol below chin and letter behind, Rev. Horseman galloping right, thrusting with spear, control numeral behind, P. CREPVSI in exergue, 3. 42g, (RRC 361 1 ; CRR 738) well centered strike, possible bankers mark at 4; 00 on obv. VF