Roman Republican Coinage, Manius Cordius Rufus, Denarii (2), both Rome, 46 BC, ; rvfvs upwards behind owl perched on Corinthian helmet, rev. mv cord[–] around Aegis decorated with head of Medusa, 3.55g/11h (Ghey 279, this coin; Craw. 463/2); rvfvs s c behind diademed head of Venus right, knot of hair falls in two locks down the neck, rev. mn [–]divs below Cupid riding on the back of a dolphin right which he guides with bridle, 3.52g/12h (Ghey 280.2, this coin; Craw. 463/3) [2]. Fair £60-£80

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, British Iron Age Coins from the Helmingham Hoard.

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SF 585 and 250