Not too often I get to add Roman Republics to my collection, but this was for sale for $14 total, shipped. Was a no brainer for me. It may not be a gem like many prefer, but it's still identifiable and it served it's use in commerce pretty well. Mn. Cordius Rufus. (46 B.C.) AR Denarius O: RVFVS III VIR, Conjoined heads of the Dioscuri right, wearing pilei with fillet surmounted by stars. R: MN CORDIVS, Venus Verticordia standing left, holding scales and scepter; Cupid on her shoulder. Rome Mint 3.66g 17.5mm Crawford 463/1b; CRI 63a; Sydenham 976c; Cordia 1.
Coins in this condition always trigger my imagination. All the basic interrogatives. I like it despite the condition, or rather because of the condition.
Well done Mat! I agree with @Bing and @John Anthony ... the character and circulated coins draw me. And, I have always liked bankers marks...just proves them "real" and that they were transacted! Great score on the Repub Mat!
I think it's a perfectly collectible coin as well and I don't think you did bad at all with the price.
I have a M Cordius Rufus too, @Mat. Mine really has a worn or weak-strike jugate bust... RR Cordius Rufus 46 BCE AR Den Jugate Dioscuri Venus scales S 440 Cr 463/1
What @Bing said! I like it, and also would've found it a no-brainer at this price. I think the ancient bankers' marks are cool, too.
