Roman Republic. Cordius Rufus. Denarius AR 46 BC, Rome.
Obv. RVFVS III. VIR. (Rufus Triumvir) - Bust of the Dioscuri on the right, wearing the laurel cap surmounted by a star.
Rev. MN. CORDIVS (Manius Cordius) - Venus Verticordia standing left, holding a balance with her right hand and a long transverse scepter with her left; small Cupid on her shoulder.
Catalogue references: B.2 (Cordia) - BMC/RR.4037 - CRR.976 a (3) - RRC.463 /1a - RCV.440 (280$) - CRI.63 a (175£) - RSC.2 b - CMDRR.603 (500€) - MRR.1428 (250€)
4,14 g - 16 mm - Very Fine / TTB
Old cabinet tone.