COIN (ROMAN)

Silver Coin. Republican denarius of Mn.Cordius Rufus, Rome issue of 46 BC, Sear volume 1 no. 440.



Obverse description: Heads of the Dioscuri wearing pilei, stars above.



Obverse inscription: RVFVS III VIR



Reverse description: Venus standing left holding transverse sceptre, gazing down at scales; Cupid on her shoulder.



Reverse inscription: [MN CORDIVS]



Diameter: 16.9mm, Weight: 2.30gms, die axis: 6

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Heads of the Dioscuri wearing pilei, stars above
Obverse legend: RVFVS III VIR
Reverse: Venus standing left holding transverse sceptre, gazing down at scales; Cupid on her shoulder
Reverse legend: [MN CORDIVS]
Dated: -46.0 to -46.0
Weight (g): 2.3
Diameter (mm): 16.9
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Restricted Access
District: East Lindsey
County: Lincolnshire
Region: East Midlands
Place known as: Ulceby Cross
Discovery method: Metal detector