COIN (ROMAN)

Roman coin: silver Republican denarius minted by T Carisius dating to the period 46 BC (Reece Period 1). T CARIS reverse depicting cornucopiae on globe between a sceptre and rudder all within a laurel wreath. RRC 464/3c.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Carisius, T.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Bust of Roma facing right wearing a helmet.
Obverse legend: Legend is mainly off the flan and very worn.
Reverse: Cornucopiae on globe between a sceptre and rudder (which is just off the flan) all within a laurel wreath.
Reverse legend: T CAR[IS]
Dated: -46.0 to -46.0
Weight (g): 3.1
Diameter (mm): 18.48
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Dodderhill
District: Wychavon
County: Worcestershire
Region: West Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-464.3c