Ancient Coins: ROMAN REPUBLICAN and IMPERATORIAL SILVER: C. Calpurnius Frugi, 67 B.C.

AR Denarius, 3.97g. 17mm.  Laureate head of Apollo to right; cornucopia behind.  Rev. C PISO L FRVG.  Rider galloping to right holding whip; strigel above.  CR 408/1a. Syd. 865c. RBW_. Hersch, NC, 1976, #70 for symbols.  Magnificent style with a very high relief obverse; iridescent toning.  

Provenance/Pedigrees:
Ex: Leu Numismatics, Zurich, Auction 77, 2000, lot 450.
Ex: NAC, Zurich, Auction 46, 2008, lot 385.

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