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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1976.40.352
People
Moneyer: L. Calpurnius L.f. L.n. Piso Frugi, Roman
Title
As of L. Calpurnius L.f. L.n. Piso Frugi, Rome
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
c. 90 BCE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Rome (Latium)
Period
Roman Republican period
Culture
Roman Republican
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/181853

Physical Descriptions

Medium
bronze
Metal
AE
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
10.93 g
Die Axis
10
Denomination
as
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: Above, mark of value (I)
  • Reverse Inscription: Above, L.PISO; below, FRVGI

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
RRC 340/4

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Transfer from Harvard College Library
Accession Year
1976
Object Number
1976.40.352
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: Laureate head of Janus; above, mark of value (I). Border of dots.
Rev.: Prow r., on which stands Victory r.; above, [L.PIS]O; below, [FRVG]I. Border of dots.

Verification Level

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