★ Sphinx issue of T. Carisius ★

T. Carisius, 46 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.72 g, 12 h), Rome. Head of the Sibyl Herophile to right, hair elaborately decorated with jewels and enclosed in a sling and tied with band. Rev. T•CARISIVS / III•VIR Sphinx seated to right. Babelon (Carisia) 11. Crawford 464/1. RBW 1613. Sydenham 983a. Struck from somewhat worn dies, otherwise, very fine.