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Ludi Apollinares

Denarius minted by Gaius Calpurnius Piso Frugi in 67 BC, depicting the head of Apollo on the obverse and a desultor on the reverse. Both sides of the coin refer to the Ludi Apollinares.[1]

The Ludi Apollinares were solemn games (ludi) held annually by the ancient Romans in honor of the god Apollo. The tradition goes that at the first celebration hereof, they were suddenly invaded by the enemy, and obliged to take to their arms. A cloud of darts and arrows fell upon their enemies, and the Romans soon returned victorious to their sports.

  1. ^ Crawford, Roman Republican Coinage, vol. I pp. 344, 419.

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