L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi AR Denarius. Rome, 90 BC. Laureate head of Apollo right; Q below chin / Horseman galloping right holding palm, owl above, L PISO FRVG ROMA in two lines below. Crawford 340/1; RSC Calpurnia 12. 3.91g, 20mm, 1h.
Very Fine. Very Rare variety - the last recorded example of this type, in inferior condition, was sold in 2014 (Roma Numismatics Ltd, E-Sale 12, lot 1107), and hammered for £420.
From the Vitangelo Collection, collector's tickets included.