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Identification and Creation

Object Number
2008.115.115
People
Moneyer: L. Calpurnius L.f. L.n. Piso Frugi, Roman
Title
Denarius 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/186004

Physical Descriptions

Medium
silver
Metal
AR
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
4 g
Die Axis
11
Denomination
denarius
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Reverse Inscription: Below, L.PISO.FRVGI; below, CXI (I with macron)

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
RRC 340/1

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Transfer from the Alice Corinne McDaniel Collection, Department of the Classics, Harvard University
Accession Year
2008
Object Number
2008.115.115
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: Laureate head of Apollo r.; behind, control-marks (helmet and ?flail). Horizontal "N" scratched onto r. field.
Rev.: Horseman galloping r., holding palm branch; below, L.PISO.FRVGI; below, CXI (I with macron).

Verification Level

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