COIN (ROMAN)

A very worn mid 1st-century BC Roman silver Republican denarius, 'T CARISI' (cornucopia on globe), struck by the moneyer T Carisius at Rome in 46 BC (RRC 464/3a).


This coin has a possible 'N'-shaped control mark stamped towards the circumference of the obverse at about 2 o'clock.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Carisius, T.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma right, wearing Attic helmet with plume on each side; behind, inscription. Border of dots.
Obverse legend: ROMA (downwards)
Reverse: Cornucopia on globe; on left, sceptre; on right, rudder; below, inscription. Laurel-wreath as border.
Reverse legend: T·CARISI
Dated: -46.0 to 
Weight (g): 3.4
Thickness (mm): 1.75
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Broughton
District: Test Valley
County: Hampshire
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-464.3a