Help with this Roman

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Allergies collector, Dec 28, 2017.

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    Any ideas on identity would be much appreciated!
     
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  3. maridvnvm

    maridvnvm Well-Known Member

    I suspect it is a Roman Republic denarius. There are many varieties of the type and from what you have left it doesn't seem possible to get more accurate. This is mine for comparison.

    C Piso L. F. Frugi Denarius
    Obv:– Laureate head of Apollo right, Fractional mark (two vertical pellets) behind bust and (four pellets) in front?
    Rev:– Horseman galloping right, holding palm; L PISO FRVGI below, N Pellet above
    Minted in Rome 90-89 B.C.

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  4. red_spork

    red_spork Triumvir monetalis

    @maridvnvm is correct that there are a few different candidates but based on obverse style and apparent lack of rider on reverse I believe this is a denarius of C. Censorinus minted circa 88 BC similar to this: https://www.acsearch.info/search.html?id=1274693

    You can see what appears to be the start of the C CE below the horse. I believe corrosion, wear and cleaning have removed the rest.
     
  5. Thanks, I think you are right
     
  6. ominus1

    ominus1 Well-Known Member

    Piso Frugi is who came to my mind.. i've been bidding on him all year...
     
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