Mn. Cordius Rufus. Denarius circa 46, AR 19mm., 3.86g. Jugate heads of the Dioscuri r., wearing laureate pilei; behind, RVFVS III VIR. Rev. Venus standing l., holding scales and sceptre; on her shoulder, Cupid; behind, MN CORDIVS. Babelon Cordia 2. Sydenham 976. Sear Imperators 63. RBW 1606. Crawford 463/1a.

Unusually well-centred and complete on a large flan and with a lovely iridescent tone, A minor area of weakness on reverse, otherwise About Extremely Fine. From a European collection and privately purchased in 1971.

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