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denarius, Roman Republic, 46 BCE
denarius, Roman Republic, 46 BCE
Object numberCC59.2.0054

denarius, Roman Republic, 46 BCE

Date46 BCE
CultureRoman
MediumSilver
DimensionsCoin Dimensions: 1.7 cm, 3.96 g
Credit LineTransfer from Vassar College Classics Department, 1968
On View
Not on view
PeriodRoman Republic
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Obverse Description
A border of dots surrounds the jugate heads of Dioscuri, facing right, wearing laureate pilei.  RUFUS III VIR is inscribed around the bottom.
Obverse Expanded
RUFUS TRIUMVIR
Obverse Legend
RUFUS III VIR
Obverse Translated
Rufus, triumvir (monetalis)
Reverse Description
Venus is standing, facing left, with scales in her right hand and a sceptre in her left.  Cupid is perched on Venus' shoulder, and behind, MN CORDIUS is inscribed downwards.  The border of dots is not visible on this coin.
Reverse Expanded
MANLIUS CORDIUS
Reverse Legend
MN CORDIUS
Reverse Translated
Manlius Cordius
BibliographyCrawford, 463.1a
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