COIN (ROMAN)

Roman Republican coin: denarius of the moneyer Mn. Cordius Rufus, Rome, 46BC: Venus / Cupid on Dolphin. RRC 463/3. This is from a large issue with 108 obverse and 120 reverse dies.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Cordius Rufus, Mn.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Bust of Venus right
Obverse legend: (RVFVS.S.C)
Reverse: Cupid on dolphin right
Reverse legend: (MN.CORDIVS)
Dated: -46.0 to 
Weight (g): 3.2
Diameter (mm): 17.52
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Pershore
District: Wychavon
County: Worcestershire
Region: West Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-463.3