RIC V Marius 10 — Marius Coin
RIC V Marius 10 · 269 AD · Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
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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