L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi AR Denarius. Rome, 90 BC. Laureate head of Apollo right; IIII behind / Horseman galloping to right, holding whip and reins; L•PISO•FRVGI and ROMA monogram in two lines below. Crawford 340/1; Sydenham 665; RSC Calpurnia 12. 3.91g, 18mm, 11h.
Extremely Fine; attractive old cabinet tone with iridescent highlights.
Ex old Swiss collection, privately acquired from Münzen & Medaillen AG Basel in the 1960s or 1970s for CHF 150 (original company ticket included).