COIN (ROMAN)

A worn and cracked silver Roman denarius, probably of the moneyer Mn Cordius Rufus dating to 46 BC (Reece period 1). Obverse depicts the conjoined heads of the Dioscuri (the heavenly twins), right; the reverse depicts Venus, left, with scales and carrying cupid on her shoulder. Mint of Rome. Cf. RRC (Crawford) 463.

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mintmark: [...]
Obverse: Conjoined head of Dioscuri.
Obverse legend: (RVF)[...]
Reverse: Venus, left, with scales and carrying cupid on her shoulder.
Reverse legend: [...]
Dated: -46.0 to -46.0
Weight (g): 3.21
Diameter (mm): 18.72
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Thruxton
District: Test Valley
County: Hampshire
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector
Notes: 
Recorded from details emailed by the finder.