

Mn. Cordius Rufus. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 46 BC. Obv. Jugate heads of the Dioscuri right, each wearing laureate pileus surmounted by star; around, RVFVS [III·VIR]. Rev. Venus Verticordia standing left, holding scales and sceptre, Cupid on her shoulder; on the right, MN·CORDI (MN ligate). Cr. 463/1b; B. 1(Cordia). 4.10 g. 18.00 mm. Great metal and full weight. Brilliant and lightly toned, with golden hues. Some weakness, otherwise. VF.