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T. Carisius. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 46 BC. Obv. Head of Juno Moneta right; on the left, MONETA. Rev. Anvil die with garlanded punch die above; on the right, hammer; above, T·CARISIVS; on the left, tongs. Cr. 464/2; B. 1 (Carisia). 4.06 g. 20.00 mm. Scarce. Sound metal, full weight and broad flan. A choice example of this very interesting type. Lovely golden toning. About EF.