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Denarius Carisia: Titus Carisius; T•CARISIVS III•VIR 46 BC
46 BC year| Silver | 3.58 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 46 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.58 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66888 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Sphinx seated right; above, moneyer mark; in exergue, inscription.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
T•CARISIVS
III•VIR
Translation: Titus Carisius
Edge
Plain
Comment
The gens Carisia was a Roman family during the latter half of the first century BC. The most famous member of the gens was Titus Carisius, who defeated the Astures in Hispania circa 25 BC; but in consequence of his cruelty and insolence, the Astures took up arms again in 22 BC.Variant known with CARISIV without ending S.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Titus Carisius, a Roman politician and military leader, on one side, and an image of a triumphal arch on the other, symbolizing his military victories.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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| ND (-46) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denarius (Carisia: Titus Carisius; T•CARISIVS III•VIR) (46 BC) coin.
