COIN (ROMAN)

Roman Republican silver denarius of the moneyer L Calpurnius Piso Frugi, dating to 90 BC (Reece Period 1). Laureate head of Apollo right / L PISO FRVGI, Horseman right with palm-branch. Mint of Rome. RRC p. 340, no. 340/1.

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Laureate head of Apollo right . Control mark not visible.
Obverse legend: -
Reverse: Horseman galloping right, holding palm (details unclear and control marks not visible)
Reverse legend: L PISO FRVGI
Dated: -90.0 to -90.0
Weight (g): 3.5
Diameter (mm): 17.87
Thickness (mm): 1.95
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Buckingham
District: Aylesbury Vale
County: Buckinghamshire
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector