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Denarius Calpurnia: Lucius Calpurnius Piso Frugi; L•PISO•FRVGI 90 BC
90 BC year| Silver (.950) | 3.88 g | 17.3 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 90 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver (.950) |
| Weight | 3.88 g |
| Diameter | 17.3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#61492 |
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| Rarity index | 73% |
Reverse
Nude horseman galloping right or left, holding palm or whip or torch in right hand and reins in left hand.
Moneyer mark in exergue; control-mark in field or exergue; sometimes ROMA in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: L•PISO•FRVGI
Translation: Lucius [Calpurnius] Piso [L. f. L. n.] Frugi
Edge
Plain
Comment
Many variants are known for this coin regarding control-marks, reverse lettering and reverse inscriptions.Sometimes L•PISO•L•F•FRVGI or PISO•FRVGI.
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.
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin was used as a means of payment for Roman soldiers during the Roman Republic. It was a symbol of the Roman Empire's power and influence, and its design changed over time to reflect the various rulers and events in Roman history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (-90) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denarius (Calpurnia: Lucius Calpurnius Piso Frugi; L•PISO•FRVGI) (90 BC) coin.
