COIN (ROMAN)

Silver denarius of Minucius Cordius Rufus, Roman Republic, Rome, obverse Jugate heads of the Dioscuri, stars above, reverse Venus standing left, Crawford 463/1a, much worn and accreted; further details illegible, weight 3.53g, 46BC

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Cordius Rufus, Mn.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Jugate heads of Dioscuri right, wearing laureate pilei; around, inscription. Border of dots.
Obverse legend: [RVFVS·IIIVIR]
Reverse: Venus standing left, holding scales in right hand and sceptre in left hand, with Cupid perched on shoulder. Border of dots.
Reverse legend: [MN·CORDIVS]
Dated: -46.0 to -46.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Wicklewood
District: South Norfolk
County: Norfolk
Region: Eastern
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-463.1a