Coin: Denarius with Head of Venus (obv) and Cupid (rev)

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Coin: Denarius with Head of Venus (obv) and Cupid (rev)

Issuing Authority Roman Republic, Manius Cordius Rufus

Culture Roman

Title Coin: Denarius with Head of Venus (obv) and Cupid (rev)

Date Ca. 46 BCE

Medium Silver

Dimensions Overall: 3/4 in. (1.9 cm)
Weight: 0.12 oz. (3.4 g)
Axis: 7:00

Credit Line Transfer from the Classical Studies Department, Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University

Accession Number 2000.342.70

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Description:
Obverse: Head of Venus in profile, facing right, diademed and wearing necklace and earring. Hair in knot. Inscription behind.
Reverse: Cupid seated on dolphin, right. Inscription below

Inscriptions:
Obverse: behind head, RVFVS S C.
Reverse: MN CORDIVS.

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