Roman Republic denarius T Carisius Juno Moneta struck at Rome 46BC. Bankers mark on the obverse, Good Very Fine. This issue is unique in showing the implements used to making the Roman coinage and somewhat ironically it is an issue where poor strikes are more norm than the exception. The mint was under enormous pressure in 46BC minting to meet the massive demand for currency to pay Caesar’s veterans at his quadruple triumph.
Obverse: Head of Juno Moneta right, two locks of hair falling down her neck; MONETA behind
Reverse: Anvil with garlanded die above, between tongs and hammer; all within laurel wreath. T. CARISIVS
References: RRC 464/2, RSC Carisia 1B, RCV 447, Sear’s History & Coinage of the Roman Imperators 70
Diameter: 19mm
Weight: 3.55 grams
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