RecordCoin (reverse), Denarius, of Manius Cordius Rufus< 1 of 1 > Back minted in Rome
Coin (reverse), Denarius, of Manius Cordius RufusThis silver coin was minted in Rome by Manius Cordius Rufus in 46 BC. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. It was a special issue, as indicated by the legend 'S.C' on the obverse. This picture shows the reverse of the coin. The reverse depicts Cupid, the god of love, on a dolphin. Below him is the legend 'MN.CORDIVS' (the MN joined together), referring to the moneyer, about whom little else is known. The unsettled times in the 40s BC, when Caesar and Pompey vied for power, created a great drain on the treasury. Caesar enlisted a large number of soldiers, and almost doubled their pay, up to 225 denarii per year. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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