What is RIC V Marius 15?

RIC V Marius 15 is a Silver Antoninianus of Marius (269 AD) cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Marius 15.

Marius Antoninianus — RIC V Marius 15

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Marius 15

Ruler

Marius

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

269 AD

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP C M AVR MARIVS AVG

Bust of Marius, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

AEQVITAS AVG

Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Marius 15 is an antoninianus of Marius (269 AD). The reverse depicts Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.

About the Antoninianus

The antoninianus (also called the radiate or double-denarius) was introduced by Caracalla in 215 AD. Identified by the radiate crown on the emperor's portrait, it was nominally worth two denarii. The denomination underwent severe debasement during the third-century crisis, becoming essentially bronze by the 260s.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Marius 15?: RIC V Marius 15 is a Silver Antoninianus of Marius (269 AD) cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Marius 15.
How do you identify RIC V Marius 15?: The obverse depicts Bust of Marius, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M AVR MARIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription AEQVITAS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.