Watch List notes:

L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi, 90 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.86 g, 3 h), Rome. Laureate head of Apollo to right; behind, LXVIII. Rev. L•PISO•FRV[GI] Naked horseman galloping right, holding reins in his right hand and palm frond over his left shoulder; above, XXCIII; in exergue, monogram of ROMA. Babelon (Calpurnia) 12 var. BMC 1920. Crawford 340/1. RBW 1255 var. (differing control numbers). Sydenham 661. Lustrous and beautifully toned. Struck slightly off center and with light scratches, otherwise, virtually as struck.


From the collection of Regierungsrat Dr. iur. Hans Krähenbühl, privately acquired from Schweizerische Kreditanstalt Bern on 23 April 1975 (with a photocopy of the original invoice enclosed).