Lot 5173
Sale 96 · Important Australian & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
Mn. Cordius Rufus, (46 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.89 grams), obv. conjoined diademed heads of the Dioscuri to right, each surmounted by a star, [RVFVS III VIR] below and behind, rev. Venus Verticordia standing left, holding scales and sceptre, Cupid on her shoulder, MN CORDIVS behind, (S.440 [o60 VF], Cr.463/1b, Syd.976c, RSC Cordia 1). Lightly toned, nearly very fine and very scarce.
A temple to Venus Verticordia, the goddess who 'turns the hearts of men' was specially dedicated after the corruption of the vestal virgins. Her name is a punning allusion to the Cordia gens.
- Estimate
- $80
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $40