COIN (ROMAN)

An incomplete silver Roman Republican denarius of Mn. Cordius Rufus, dating to 46 BC (Reece Period 1). MN CO[RDIVS] reverse type depicting Cupid riding a dolphin right. Mint of Rome.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Cordius Rufus, Mn.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Head of Venus right
Obverse legend: RVFVS S[C]
Reverse: Cupid riding dolphin right
Reverse legend: MN CO[RDIVS]
Dated: -46.0 to -46.0
Weight (g): 1.98
Diameter (mm): 17.93
Thickness (mm): 2.19
Completeness: Incomplete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Suffolk Coastal
County: Suffolk
Region: Eastern
Place known as: Rendlesham
Discovery method: Metal detector