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Denarius with heads of Dioscuri, struck under Mn. Cordius Rufus
Roman
Republican Period
about 46 B.C.
Mint: Rome
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 18.5 mm. Weight: 3.35 gm. Die Axis: 1
Credit Line
Gift of Henry H. Fay
Accession Number13.1370
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: jugate head of Dioscuri, right, each wearing laureate cap (pileus) surmounted by star.
RVFVS IIIVIR
Reverse: Venus Verticordia standing left, holding balance in right hand, sceptre in left hand, Cupid perched on her shoulder.
Behind: M[N] CORDIVS
RVFVS IIIVIR
Reverse: Venus Verticordia standing left, holding balance in right hand, sceptre in left hand, Cupid perched on her shoulder.
Behind: M[N] CORDIVS