Roman Republic
L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi, Denarius 90 BC, Rome mint
Obverse: laureate head of Apollo right
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Reverse: horseman riding right, holding palm, monogram ROMA in exerque
CXXXXVIIII L PISO FRVGI
Weight 3.92 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.
