COIN (ROMAN)

A silver roman Republican denarius of the moneyer Mn. Cordius Rufus, dating to the period 46 BC (Reece period 1). Obverse type depicting a Corinthian helmet with crest on which an owl stands, RVFVS to left. Reverse type depicting the aegis of Minerva with head of Medusa in the centre, the legend MN•CORDIVS around. Mint of Rome. As RRC p. 473, no. 463/2.



Weight: 3.0 gm; Diameter: 18.3mm

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Cordius Rufus, Mn.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Mintmark: -//-
Obverse: Corinthian helmet with crest on which an owl stands
Obverse legend: RVFVS
Reverse: Aegis of Minerva with head of Medusa in the center
Reverse legend: MN•CORDIVS (in retrograde)
Dated: -46.0 to -46.0
Weight (g): 3.0
Diameter (mm): 18.3
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: County of Herefordshire
County: County of Herefordshire
Place known as: The Paddock
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-463.2