What is RIC V Marius 17?

RIC V Marius 17 is a Silver Antoninianus of Marius (269 AD) struck at the Cologne? mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Marius 17.

How do you identify RIC V Marius 17?

The obverse depicts Bust of Marius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Marius, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M AVR MARIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing or walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription VICTORIA AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Marius 17?

RIC V Marius 17 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.84g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Marius Antoninianus — RIC V Marius 17

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Marius 17

Ruler

Marius

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

269 AD

Mint

Cologne?

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.84g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C M AVR MARIVS AVG

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

Reverse

VICTORIA AVG

Victory, winged, draped, standing or walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Marius 17 is an antoninianus of Marius (269 AD), struck at the Cologne? mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing or walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.84g, 21mm diameter.

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.

All Marius coins Cologne? mint All Antoninianus coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Marius 17?: RIC V Marius 17 is a Silver Antoninianus of Marius (269 AD) struck at the Cologne? mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Marius 17.
How do you identify RIC V Marius 17?: The obverse depicts Bust of Marius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Marius, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M AVR MARIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing or walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription VICTORIA AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Marius 17?: RIC V Marius 17 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.84g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.