Roman Republic
L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi, Denarius 90 BC, Rome mint
Obverse: laureate head of Apollo right, star in left field
Reverse: horseman riding right, holding palm, sword above
L PISO FRVGI / ROMA
Diameter 19 mm, weight 3.74 g
Calpurnius
Piso, noble, outstanding and very promising young man. He was chosen by
the old emperor Galba as the successor who led to the rebellion of
Otho. Both Calpurnius Piso and Galba were murdered.
