★ The Striking Tools ★

T. Carisius. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 46 BC. Obv. Head of Juno Moneta right; on the left, MONE[TA]. Rev. Anvil die with garlanded punch die above; on the right, hammer; above, T·CAR[ISIVS]; on the left, tongs. Cr. 464/2; B. 1 (Carisia). AR. 3.48 g. 18.00 mm. Scarce. Sound metal, brilliant with underlying luster. Areas of weakness, otherwise. EF/Good EF.