COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman republican Denarius coin of Cordius Rufus 46BC. Reverse legend reads [MN]CORDI. Reverse shows Venus standing left holding scales and sceptre, Cupid at shoulder.  See Sear, D.R. Roman Coins and thier Values  2000, vol.I, p.155-156, no.440.



Obverse legend is retrograde and reads RVFVS[ III VIR]. Obverse shows conjoined heads of the Dioscuri right wearing pilei surmounted by stars.  Die axis is 9 o'clock. Weight is 3.84g, diameter is 17.84mm, thickness is 2.22mm.

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Obverse: Conjoined heads of the Dioscuri right wearing pilei surmounted by stars
Obverse legend: RVFVS[ III VIR]
Reverse: Venus standing left holding scales and sceptre, Cupid at shoulder
Reverse legend: [MN]CORDI
Dated: -46.0 to 
Weight (g): 3.84
Diameter (mm): 17.84
Thickness (mm): 2.22
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: East Hertfordshire
County: Hertfordshire
Region: Eastern
Place known as: East Hertfordshire District Area
Discovery method: Metal detector