RIC V Marius 10 Marius obverse — Bust of Marius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Marius, radiate, cuirassed,... Obverse
RIC V Marius 10 Marius reverse — Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left Reverse

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Catalog Reference
RIC V Marius 10
Ruler
Marius
Date
269 AD
Mint
Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium
Metal
Silver
Weight
2.22g
Diameter
19mm
Die Axis
1 h
Portrait Type
radiate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP C MARIVS P F AVG

Bust of Marius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Marius, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

SAEC FELICITAS or SAECVLI FELICITAS

Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left

About This Type

This RIC V Marius 10 is a coin of Marius (269 AD), struck at the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint. The reverse depicts Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.22g, 19mm diameter.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Marius 10?
RIC V Marius 10 is a Silver coin of Marius (269 AD) struck at the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Marius 10.
How do you identify RIC V Marius 10?
The obverse depicts Bust of Marius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Marius, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C MARIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left with the inscription SAEC FELICITAS or SAECVLI FELICITAS. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Marius 10?
RIC V Marius 10 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.22g, diameter 19mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

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