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eAuction #73  –  19 September 2021

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Ancient and World Coins

Su, 19.09.2021, from 7:00 PM CEST
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Description

★ Extremely rare Piso Frugi ★

L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi AR Denarius, 90 BC

L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi. AR Denarius (19-20 mm, 3.97 g), Rome, 90 BC.
Obv. Laureate head of Apollo to right; pellet above cornucopia behind, mark of value below chin; all within bead and reel border.
Rev. PISO FRV / ROMA, Horseman galloping left, holding reins and torch; star and pellet above.
Craw. 340/1; cf. Syd. 652-4b/651a (for obv./rev.); Babelon symbols 38/349.

Extremely rare, possibly the third specimen known. Extremely fine.

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Price realized 2'800 CHF
Starting price 400 CHF
Estimate 500 CHF
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