ROMAN REPUBLIC. Mn. Cordius Rufus. 46 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.58 gm).

Description

**ROMAN REPUBLIC. Mn. Cordius Rufus. 46 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.58 g)**

**Detailed Information:**

**Obverse:**
– **Design**: Diademed head of Venus facing right.
– **Iconography**: Venus, the goddess of love and beauty, is depicted wearing a diadem, symbolizing her divine status and beauty.

**Reverse:**
– **Design**: Cupid riding a dolphin to the right.
– **Iconography**: Cupid, the god of desire, affection, and erotic love, riding a dolphin symbolizes swift and playful love. This imagery is often associated with Venus, as Cupid is her son.

**Specifications:**
– **Diameter**: 18mm
– **Weight**: 3.58 grams
– **References**: Crawford 463/3; Sydenham 977; Cordia 3
– **Condition**: Toned Very Fine (VF)

**Additional Information:**
– **Authenticity**: This coin is guaranteed authentic.
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This AR Denarius issued by Mn. Cordius Rufus in 46 BC features the diademed head of Venus, embodying beauty and divinity, and Cupid riding a dolphin, symbolizing playful love and swiftness. The detailed engravings and toning enhance the coin’s visual appeal, while its historical significance makes it a valuable addition to any collection of Roman Republican coinage.