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GENS CARISIA / T. Carisius



A-027-002-2017 Cr. 464/5
  • Obverse: Draped bust of Victory right; behind, S·C
  • Reverse: Victory in prancing quadriga right, holding reins and wreath; in exergue, T·CARISI.
  • Type: Denar
  • State: Good EF
  • Weight: 3,99 gr.
  • Date: 46 BC
  • Mint: Roma
  • Diameter: 18,40 mm.
  • Die axis: 6 hs
  • Crawford: 464/5
  • Other Ref: Bab. Carisia 3; Syd. 985; Sear Imperators 73; RBW 1618; Cal. 378; FFC 538
  • Source: NAC 100 (05-2017). Lot 361.
  • Comments:

    Exceptionally complete for the issue, possibly the finest specimen known. Struck on fresh metal and with a lovely iridescent tone, good extremely fine. Ex NFA sale XXVII, 1991, 570