What is RIC V Marius 19?

RIC V Marius 19 is a Silver Antoninianus of Marius (269 AD) struck at the Cologne? mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Marius 19.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Marius 19?

RIC V Marius 19 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.94g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Marius Antoninianus — RIC V Marius 19

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Marius 19

Ruler

Marius

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

269 AD

Mint

Cologne?

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.94g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C M AVR MARIVS AVG

Bust of Marius, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VIRTVS AVG

Soldier, draped, cuirassed, standing left, leaning on shield with right hand and holding spear in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Marius 19 is an antoninianus of Marius (269 AD), struck at the Cologne? mint. The reverse depicts Soldier, draped, cuirassed, standing left, leaning on shield with right hand and holding spear in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.94g, 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 19?: RIC V Marius 19 is a Silver Antoninianus of Marius (269 AD) struck at the Cologne? mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Marius 19.
How do you identify RIC V Marius 19?: The obverse depicts Bust of Marius, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M AVR MARIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Soldier, draped, cuirassed, standing left, leaning on shield with right hand and holding spear in left hand with the inscription VIRTVS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Marius 19?: RIC V Marius 19 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.94g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.