COIN (ROMAN)

A complete silver Roman republican denarius of Mn Cordius Rufus, dating to the year 46 BC (Reece period 1). Reverse depicting Venus (Aequitas?) standing left, holding scales & sceptre with cupid on her shoulder.



Cr.463; Syd.976.



Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Obverse: Jugate head of Dioscuri right, wearing pilei
Obverse legend: RVF[VS III VIR]
Reverse: Venus Verticordia  (Aequitas?) standing holding scales & scepter, Cupid on her shoulder,
Reverse legend: [...]
Dated: -46.0 to 
Weight (g): 3.0
Diameter (mm): 16.69
Thickness (mm): 1.72
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Waveney
County: Suffolk
Region: Eastern
Place known as: All Saints and St. Nicholas, South Elmham
Discovery method: Metal detector