Mn. Cordius Rufus. AR Denarius, 46 BC. Obv. RVFVS. III. [VIR] Conjoined heads of the Dioscuri right, each wearing pileus laureate surmounted by star. Rev. MN CORDIVS. Venus Verticordia standing left, holding scales and sceptre, Cupid on her shoulder. Cr. 463/1b; B. 1. 3.87 g. 19.00 mm. Sound metal and broad flan. Lovely iridescent old cabinet tone, with reddish and blue highlights. Areas of striking weakness beside the borders, otherwise. about EF. Venus Verticordia ('the changer of hearts') was an epithet of the Roman goddess Venus, alluding to the goddess' ability to change hearts from lust to chastity.
On April 1st the festival of Venus Verticordia known as the Veneralia celebrates the chaste Goddess Venus who changes the human heart. On this day Roman women asked Mater Venus Verticordia for assistance in affairs of the heart, sex, betrothal and marriage.
On April 1st the festival of Venus Verticordia known as the Veneralia celebrates the chaste Goddess Venus who changes the human heart. On this day Roman women asked Mater Venus Verticordia for assistance in affairs of the heart, sex, betrothal and marriage.
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