How do you identify RIC V Marius 1?

The obverse depicts But of Marius, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M AVR MARIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Two hands joined with the inscription CONCORDIA MILITVM. Portrait type: laureate.

Marius Aureus — RIC V Marius 1

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Marius 1

Ruler

Marius

Denomination

Aureus

Date

269 AD

Mint

Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP C M AVR MARIVS P F AVG

But of Marius, laureate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

CONCORDIA MILITVM

Two hands joined

About This Type

This RIC V Marius 1 is an aureus of Marius (269 AD), struck at the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint. The reverse depicts Two hands joined.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

About the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium Mint

Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium (modern Cologne, Germany) was a Roman colony that operated a mint intermittently. Its coins are scarce and primarily date to the third century usurper periods.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Marius 1?: RIC V Marius 1 is a Gold Aureus of Marius (269 AD) struck at the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Marius 1.
How do you identify RIC V Marius 1?: The obverse depicts But of Marius, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M AVR MARIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Two hands joined with the inscription CONCORDIA MILITVM. Portrait type: laureate.