How do you identify RIC V Marius 5?

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 P F AVG. The reverse depicts Two hands joined with the inscription CONCORD MILIT. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Marius 5?

RIC V Marius 5 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.37g, diameter 21mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Marius Antoninianus — RIC V Marius 5

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Marius 5

Ruler

Marius

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

269 AD

Mint

Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.37g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C M AVR MARIVS P F AVG

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

Reverse

CONCORD MILIT

Two hands joined

About This Type

This RIC V Marius 5 is an antoninianus of Marius (269 AD), struck at the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint. The reverse depicts Two hands joined. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.37g, 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.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Marius 5?: RIC V Marius 5 is a Silver Antoninianus of Marius (269 AD) struck at the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Marius 5.
How do you identify RIC V Marius 5?: 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 P F AVG. The reverse depicts Two hands joined with the inscription CONCORD MILIT. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Marius 5?: RIC V Marius 5 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.37g, diameter 21mm, die axis 7 h, struck.