COIN (ROMAN)

Roman Republican silver denarius of the moneyer Mn. Cordius Rufus, minted at Rome and dating to 46 BC (Reece period 1). RVFVS S C, Head of Venus right; MV CORDIVS, Cupid on dolphin right. RRC, p. 473, no. 463/3.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Cordius Rufus, Mn.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Head of Venus facng right
Obverse legend: [RV]FVS . S . C
Reverse: Cupid on dolphin right.
Reverse legend: [M]V . CORDIV[S], MV ligated
Dated: -46.0 to -46.0
Weight (g): 3.33
Diameter (mm): 17.8
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: West Somerset
County: Somerset
Region: South West
Place known as: Withycombe CP
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-463.3