RecordCoin (obverse), Denarius, of Lucius Calpurnius Piso Lucii filius Frugi< 1 of 1 > Back minted in Rome
Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Lucius Calpurnius Piso Lucii filius FrugiThis silver coin was minted in Rome by Lucius Calpurnius Piso Frugi, son of Lucius, in 90 BC. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. This picture shows the obverse of the coin. The obverse depicts Apollo, the Greek god of light, healing and prophecy, wearing a laurel wreath. Although the name of the moneyer does not appear on the obverse or reverse of this coin, he can be identified by analogy with similar issues which are signed. This was a prolific issue, known from over 800 obverse dies and 1000 reverse dies. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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