COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman Republican coin; a denarius issued by Mn. Cordius Rufus. It was minted in Rome in 46BC, Reece period 1. The obverse shows the Head of Venus right, wearing a diadem. The obverse legend reads RVFVS.S.[C] retrograde . The reverse shows Cupid riding a dolphin facing right; bankers marks. The reverse legend is almost illegible but seems to read MCO[...]. Compare CAM-0606A5 which is a clearer example of a similar coin. The flan on this example is cracked. RRC p. 473, no. 463/3.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Cordius Rufus, Mn.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Head of Venus right wearing diadem
Obverse legend: RVFVS S[C]
Reverse: Cupid riding a dolphin right
Reverse legend: (MCO)[RDIVS]
Dated: -46.0 to -46.0
Weight (g): 2.98
Diameter (mm): 19.67
Thickness (mm): 1.47
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Restricted Access
District: East Riding of Yorkshire
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber
Place known as: North Ferriby
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-463.3