Lot 3491

Sale 77 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Description

T. Carisius, (46 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.448 grams), obv. head of Juno Moneta to right, MONETA behind, rev. cap of Vulcan over anvil between tongs and hammer, T. CARISIVS above, (S.447 [£90 VF], Cr.464/2, Syd.982, B. Carisia 1b). Fine/very fine and very scarce.

The coin is a direct allusion to the office of moneyer. All the other types (see next few lots) refer to the triumphs of Julius Caesar.

Estimate
$140
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$110

Download session catalogue PDF