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Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Caius Calpurnius Piso Lucii filius Frugi

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Postcard of Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Caius Calpurnius Piso Lucii filius Frugi.
000-100-078-644-C
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Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Caius Calpurnius Piso Lucii filius Frugi

This silver coin was minted in Rome by Caius Calpurnius Piso Frugi, son of Lucius, in 67 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, his hair tied back with a band. The symbol behind him is a mint control-mark, used to control the issue of coin dies.

The designs on the obverse and reverse have similar themes as that on coins struck by the moneyer's father. Both coinages allude to the festival in honour of Apollo, the Ludi Apollinares, which was made permanent after a proposal by an ancestor.


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Online ID: 000-100-078-644-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1915.135
Date: 67 BC
Material: Silver. Inscription: Obv. Head of Apollo r., hair tied with band; behind, control mark / Rev. Horseman r. with palm; below, C.PISO.L.F.FR.; above, control mark
Dimensions: 19.00 mm D / Die Axis: 6.0
What: Coin, denarius
Subject: Ancient Coin Collection
Who: Apollo
Where: Italy, Rome
Event:
Description: Silver denarius of the Roman Republic, Rome, 67 BC
References:
  • Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976. 
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