Roman Republic - L. Calpurnius Piso L.f. L.n. - Galloping Horseman Denarius > Lot No. 280

Description:
Frugi. 90 BC. Obv: head of Apollo right with XXVIII behind. Rev: naked horseman galloping to right, holding palm-branch with XXXXV above, L.PISO FRVGI, RA monogram below. A rare combination of numerals on obverse and reverse.

Measurements:
Silver, 3.79 grams, 18.47 mm.

Condition:
Very fine-good very fine; rare.

References:
RRC 340/1. CRR 650-671d. RSC Calpurinia 6-12d. RCV 235 var.

Comments notes:
This complex issue represents a principle war-coinage of the Romans during the conflict with the Marsic Confederation. The control-marks are those of legions and consist of letters, numerals and symbols on both the obverse and reverse.

Estimate: £60 - 90 (EUR 70 - 110; USD 90 - 140)

Auction date: Thursday 9th September 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £140