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Denarius Calpurnia: Gaius Calpurnius Piso Frugi; C•PISO•L•F•FR 67 BC
67 BC year| Silver | 3.46 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 67 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.46 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66789 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Horseman galloping right; below, moneyer mark; above or below, control mark.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: C•PISO•L•F•FR
Unabridged legend: Gaius Piso Lucius Filius Frugi
Translation: Gaius [Calpurnius] Piso Frugi, son of Lucius
Edge
Plain
Comment
The gens Calpurnia was a plebeian family at Rome, which appears in history during the third century BC. The first of the gens to obtain the consulship was Gaius Calpurnius Piso in 180 BC, but from this time their consulships were very frequent, and the family of the Pisones became one of the most illustrious in the Roman state. Two important pieces of Republican legislation, the lex Calpurnia of 149 BC and lex Acilia Calpurnia of 67 BC were passed by members of the gens.Several variants are known given control marks and reverse lettering.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Calpurnia, the wife of Gaius Calpurnius Piso Frugi, on the obverse (front side), which was a rare occurrence in Roman coinage as women were not typically depicted on coins during this time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (-67) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denarius (Calpurnia: Gaius Calpurnius Piso Frugi; C•PISO•L•F•FR) (67 BC) coin.
