COIN (ROMAN)
Silver Roman Republican denarius of Mn. Cordius Rufus, triumvir, CORDIVS, Rome, 46 BC. Reference: RRC p. 473, see no. 463a.
Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Cordius Rufus, Mn.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Jugate heads of the Dioscuri (Castor and Pollux) right, wearing (laureate?) pilei.
Obverse legend: RVFVS.IIIVIR
Reverse: Venus standing left holding scales in right hand and sceptre in left hand, with Cupid perched on shoulder; behind, MN(ligate).
Reverse legend: CORDIVS
Dated: -46.0 to 
Weight (g): 3.34
Diameter (mm): 23.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Isle of Wight
County: Isle of Wight
Region: South East
Place known as: Isle of Wight
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-463.1a
Notes: This general issue had 549 obverse dies and 610 reverse dies so is extremely common.  The representation of Venus on the reverse does suggest that Cordius Rufus was a supporter of Julius Caesar (died 44BC).