Roman Republic, Mn. Cordius Rufus (Time of Julius Caesar), AR Denarius, Dioscuri & Cupid - 46 BCE - Roman Republic

Origin: Roman Republic Authority: Mn. Cordius Rufus (issuer) Date: 46 BCE Denomination: AR (silver) denarius Mint: Rome, Latium Size: 20mm, 3.46g Type Number: RRC 463/1b Obverse: RVFVS·IIIVIR - Jugate heads of Dioscuri, right, wearing filleted pilei. Border of dots. Reverse: M͡N·CORDIVS or M͡N·CORDIV or M͡N·CORDI - Venus standing left, holding scales in right hand and sceptre in left hand, with Cupid perched on shoulder. Border of dots. Notes: In Greco-Roman mythology, Dioscuri were twin deities who succoured shipwrecked sailors and received sacrifices for favourable winds. Cupid is the Roman god of love, desire, and attraction. All purchases include a Certificate of Authenticity. You will receive the exact item in the photos.