★ An unusually complete denarius of T. Carisius showing coining implements ★

T. Carisius, 46 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.91 g, 2 h), Rome. MONET[A] Draped bust of Juno Moneta to right, wearing pendant earring and necklace. Rev. T CARISIVS Coining implements: anvil die with garlanded punch die above, tongs to left and hammer to right; all within laurel wreath. Babelon (Carisia) 1. Crawford 464/2. CRI 70. RBW 1614. Sydenham 982b. A very well centered and unusually complete example with excellent reverse details. Slightly porous and with minor cleaning scratches, otherwise, about extremely fine.

From the collection of Regierungsrat Dr. iur. Hans Krähenbühl, ex Schweizerische Kreditanstalt Bern FPL 15, November 1974, 149.