Watch List notes:

L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi, 90 BC. Denarius (Silver, 17 mm, 3.83 g, 12 h), Rome. Laureate head of Apollo to right; behind, four pellets; before, O. Rev. L PISO FRVGI Horseman galloping right, holding palm frond over his left shoulder. Babelon (Calpurnia) 11. Crawford 340/1. RBW 1251ff var. (differing control marks). Sydenham 656. Nicely toned. Struck from slightly worn dies, otherwise, extremely fine.


From the S. Pozzi Collection, ex Auctiones 25, 19-21 June 1995, 668.