The Tools of the Mint Workers


The Tools of the Mint Workers



Silver denarius of T. Carisius, Rome, 46 B.C.
 
MONETA; Head of Juno Moneta r.
T. CARISIVS; Implements for coining money: anvil die with garlanded punch die above; tongs and hammer on either side; all within laurel wreath.
 
Crawford 464/2; CRI 70; Sydenham 982a; Carisia 1a
 
Picture credit: Classical Numismatic Group, Inc. (Auction 90), 25.5.2012, lot 1367

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