Summary
Denarius issued by the Ancient Roman Republic, 46 BC
Moneyer: T. CARISVS IIIVIR (T. Carisius)
Struck at the Rome mint
Note: the coin is light and the surfaces do not seem right, may be a cast
Obverse Description
Draped bust of winged Victory facing right; behind, S.C
Reverse Description
Victory driving fast horse drawn quadriga to right, she extends a wreath in her right hand; in exergue, T. CARISI
Edge Description
Plain with filed flat areas
Significance
Victory on the obverse and reverse refer the Caesars success. This coin is suspect, probably false
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Dr William Howat, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
46 BC
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Issued By
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Deity Depicted
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Denomination
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Material
Silver
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Axis
03
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Classification
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Category
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Type of item
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Dimensions
18 mm (Outside Diameter), 2.682 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
Crawford 464/5
[Book] Crawford, Michael H. 1974. Roman Republican Coinage., 475-476, 606 Pages