Rome - The Republic
| Moneyer: | L. Calpurnius Piso L.f. L.n. Frugi |
| Held Office: | 90 BC |
| Denomination: | AR Denarius |
| Mint: | Rome |
| Obverse: | Laureate head of Apollo right. XVI monogram to left, control mark below chin. |
| Reverse: | Horseman galloping right, holding palm left, control mark above. "L•PISO FRVGI" |
| Reference: | RCVM 235, RSC Calpurnia 11a, RRC 340/1 |
| Weight: | 3.7 gms |
| Diameter: | 17.5 mm |
| Comment: | This issue belongs to one of the principal war-coinages of the Romans during the conflict with the Marsic Confederation. |
L. Calpurnius Piso L.f. L.n. FrugiPart of Calpurnius family. (Calpurnia married Caesar). Second only to the Imperial family. Praetor in 74 BC. Son married daughter of Cicero, the politician and writer. |
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