COIN (ROMAN)

A complete but worn silver Roman Republican denarius of T Carisius, dating to 46 BC. Reece Period 1. Obverse depicts bust of Roma right, ROMA behind, reverse depicts cornucopiae on globe between sceptre and rudder, T CARISI below, all in laurel wreath. c.f. RRC p. 575, no. 464/3a

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Carisius, T.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Bust of Roma right in crested helmet
Obverse legend: ROMA
Reverse: Cornucopiae on globe between scepter and rudder, cornucopiae on globe between scepter and rudder,
Reverse legend: T CARI[SI]
Dated: -46.0 to 
Weight (g): 3.6
Diameter (mm): 17.4
Thickness (mm): 2.1
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Newton Purcell with Shelswell
District: Cherwell
County: Oxfordshire
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-464.3a