COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman Republican denarius of the moneyer Mn. Cordius Rufus, dating to the period c.46 BC (Reece Period 1). MN.CORDIVS reverse type depicting Venus standing left, holding scales in right hand and sceptre in left hand, with Cupid perched on shoulder. Mint of Rome. RRC p. 473, No. 463/1a.

Diameter: 19 mm

Weight: 3.18 g

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Cordius Rufus, Mn.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Mintmark: -//-
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·CORDI[VS]
Dated: -46.0 to -46.0
Weight (g): 3.18
Diameter (mm): 19.0
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Harborough
County: Leicestershire
Region: East Midlands
Place known as: Claybrooke Magna
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-463.1a