M. Piso M. f. Frugi AR Denarius. Rome, 61 BC. Terminal bust of Mercury to right; star above wreath in left field, calyx in right field / M•PISO•M•F FRVGI in two lines above secespita and patera; all within laurel wreath. Crawford 418/2b; BMCRR Rome 3634; RSC Calpurnia 23. 3.42g, 18mm, 3h.
Good Fine; banker's mark, some scrapes, attractive old cabinet tone. Rare.
Reportedly from an old French collection.