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; MN 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 right, wearing diadem
Obverse legend: [RV]FVS S C
Reverse: Cupid on dolphin right
Reverse legend: MN(ligatured) CORDI[VS]
Dated: -46.0 to -46.0
Weight (g): 3.38
Diameter (mm): 18.0
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Restricted Access
District: South Derbyshire
County: Derbyshire
Region: East Midlands
Place known as: Catton
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-463.3