WC0625

Item

Title
WC0625
Inventory Number
625
Date
-46
Description
Rohe Coll; Manius Cordius Rufus moneyerThe Cordia home, Tusculum, was a center of worship for the Dioscuri. The reverse is a clever play on the moneyer's name and may also compliment Julius Caesar who claimed descent from Venus. The particular design of Venus may derive from a statue placed in the temple of Venus Genetrix in the year of issue.
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Material
Silver
Denomination
Denarius
Max Diameter
19.8
Weight
3.8
Issuer
Roman Republic
Obverse Description
Jugate heads of Dioscuroi, r. wearing laureate pileus surmounted by star
Obverse Inscription
RVFVS III VIR
Reverse Description
Venus Verticordia standing l., holding scales and sceptre, behind her, Cupid on r. shoulder
Reverse Inscription
MN.CORDIVS
Display
0
Wear
Good
Bibliography
Sydenham, RRC, 976; SRCV I 440, Crawford 463/1a, RSC I Cordia 2a

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