L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi. Denarius
Sold by Harlan J. Berk, Ltd.
$250.00
Description
L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi; 90 BC, Denarius, 3.72g. Crawford-340/1. Obv: Laureate head of Apollo r; behind, three pellets. Rx: L PISO FRVGI, Horseman galloping r. holding palm frond over l. shoulder. This type alludes to the Ludi Apollinares, which was converted into a permanent festival at the suggestion of C. Calpurnius Piso, a relative of the moneyer.. VF