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Denarius Cordia: Manius Cordius Rufus; RVFVS•III•VIR / MN•CORDIVS 46 BC
46 BC year| Silver | 4.43 g | 19 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 | 4.43 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66687 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Venus standing left, holding scales in right hand and sceptre in left hand, with Cupid perched on left shoulder; on right, 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.'' The obverse type of this denarius indicates his Tusculan origin as there was a special cult of Castor and Pollux at this ancient city of Latium, situated about 20 km. south-east of Rome. The reverse type of Venus Verticordia was doubtless intended to be complimentary to Julius Caesar.
The final years of Caesar′s supremacy in Rome were busy ones for the Capitoline mint and full colleges of three moneyers were appointed for each of the years 46 and 45. All six moneyers struck the entire range of denominations in silver (denarius, quinarius and sestertius), though the bulk of the production was, of course, of denarii. Demand was especially high at the time of the quadruple triumph in 46 BC, following the African campaign five thousand denarii were paid to each legionary soldier and the thousand to each centurion. The large issues of Cordius Rufus and T.Caricius were clearly intended to meet a major part of that.''
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Manius Cordius Rufus, a Roman politician and military leader, on one side, and an image of the goddess Cordia on the other. Cordia was a minor Roman goddess of the heart and harmony, and the inclusion of her image on the coin may have been a nod to the importance of harmony and unity during a time of political upheaval in Rome.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (-46) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denarius (Cordia: Manius Cordius Rufus; RVFVS•III•VIR / MN•CORDIVS) (46 BC) coin.
