Nice Roman Republic Calpurnia 11 AR Denarius This piece was minted circa 90 BC under the authority of the moneyer L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi. The obverse type depicts the laureate head of Apollo right, symbol behind. The reverse features a horseman galloping right, holding palm, with legend L.PISO.FRVGI. and letter below. This type refers to the Ludi Apollinares, established in 212 BC. The annual celebration of these games was proposed by the praetor L.Calpurnius Piso, an ancestor of the moneyer. Calpurnia 11.