RIC V Marius 7 — Marius Antoninianus
RIC V Marius 7 · 269 AD · Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium
Obverse
Reverse
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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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