RIC V Marius 7 Marius obverse — Bust of Marius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right Obverse
RIC V Marius 7 Marius reverse — Two hands joined Reverse

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Catalog Reference
RIC V Marius 7
Ruler
Marius
Denomination
Antoninianus
Date
269 AD
Mint
Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.21g
Diameter
19mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
radiate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP C MARIVS P F AVG

Bust of Marius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

CONCORDIA MILIT or CONCORDIA MILITVM

Two hands joined

About This Type

This RIC V Marius 7 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 3.21g, 19mm 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Marius 7?
RIC V Marius 7 is a Silver Antoninianus of Marius (269 AD) struck at the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Marius 7.
How do you identify RIC V Marius 7?
The obverse depicts Bust of Marius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C MARIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Two hands joined with the inscription CONCORDIA MILIT or CONCORDIA MILITVM. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Marius 7?
RIC V Marius 7 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.21g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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