How do you identify RIC V Marius 8?

The obverse depicts Bust of Marius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M AVR MARIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Two hands joined with the inscription CONCORDIAE MILITVM. Portrait type: radiate.

Marius Quinarius — RIC V Marius 8

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Marius 8

Ruler

Marius

Denomination

Quinarius

Date

269 AD

Mint

Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP C M AVR MARIVS P F AVG

Bust of Marius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

CONCORDIAE MILITVM

Two hands joined

About This Type

This RIC V Marius 8 is a quinarius of Marius (269 AD), struck at the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint. The reverse depicts Two hands joined.

About the Quinarius

The quinarius was a Roman silver denomination worth half a denarius, typically weighing 1.5–2.0 grams. It was struck intermittently from the Republic through the imperial period and is scarcer than the denarius in most series.

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 8?: RIC V Marius 8 is a Silver Quinarius of Marius (269 AD) struck at the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Marius 8.
How do you identify RIC V Marius 8?: The obverse depicts Bust of Marius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M AVR MARIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Two hands joined with the inscription CONCORDIAE MILITVM. Portrait type: radiate.