Add to albumThis silver coin was minted in Rome by Titus Carisius in 46 BC. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. This picture shows the obverse of the coin.
The obverse depicts Juno, the goddess of women and childbirth. Here she is portrayed in her guise as Juno Moneta, as confirmed by the legend 'MONETA' behind her. The Roman mint was located in her temple on the Capitoline Hill in Rome.
The designs on the coins issued by this moneyer fall into two main themes. Some, as this coin, refer to his position and family, while others allude to current events.
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- Online ID: 000-100-065-782-C
- Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
- Project:
National Museums Scotland
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- Ref: National Museums Scotland H.C15350
- Date: 46
46 BC
- Material: Silver; both sides slightly off-centre; moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. Head of Juno Moneta to right; behind, MONETA, downwards / Rev. Coin dies between tongs and hammer; above, T CARI [SIV] S; all within laurel-wreath
Coin Type: Crawford 464/2
Coin, denarius
- Dimensions: 18.00 x 19.00 mm D / Die Axis: 11.5
- What: Coin Type: Crawford 464/2
Coin, denarius
- Subject: Queen Street Coin Collection
- Who: Juno Moneta
T. Carisius (Maker)
- Where: Italy, Rome
Roman Republic
- Event:
- Description: Silver denarius of Rome, minted by T. Carisius, 46 BC
- References:
- Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976.
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