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Denarius Cordia: Manius Cordius Rufus; RVFVS / MN•CORDIVS 46 BC
46 BC year| Silver | 3.67 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 46 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.67 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66726 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Aegis decorated with head of Medusa at centre; around, part of moneyer mark with MN in monogram.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MN•CORDIVS
Translation: Manius Cordius
Edge
Plain
Comment
The gens Cordia was a plebeian family, of Tuscan origin.Interesting fact
The Denarius coin , which was minted in 46 BC during the Roman Republic, features an image of the Roman goddess Libertas on the obverse (front side), which symbolizes freedom and liberty. This is interesting because the coin was minted during a time of political turmoil in Rome, when the Roman Republic was transitioning into the Roman Empire under the rule of Julius Caesar. The image of Libertas on the coin may have been a symbol of the Roman people's desire for freedom and independence during this time of political change.
