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Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Manius Cordius Rufus

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Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Manius Cordius Rufus
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This 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'. This picture shows the obverse of the coin.

The obverse depicts Venus, the goddess of beauty and fertility, wearing a diadem. Behind her is the legend 'RVFVS' referring to the moneyer, and the abbreviation 'S. C' (for senatus consulto).

Most Roman Republican coins were minted by officials called moneyers. In exceptional cases the Senate ordered other officials to strike issues, or perhaps moneyers to strike extra coinage. This is the case for this coin, as indicated by the legend.

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