RIC V Marius 9 Marius obverse — Bust of Mariniana, diademed, veiled, draped, on crescent, right Obverse

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Catalog Reference
RIC V Marius 9
Ruler
Marius
Date
269 AD
Mint
Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium
Metal
Silver
Portrait Type
diademed

Obverse

IMP C M AVR MARIVS P F AVG

Bust of Mariniana, diademed, veiled, draped, on crescent, right

Reverse

SAEC FELICITAS

Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left

About This Type

This RIC V Marius 9 is a coin of Marius (269 AD), struck at the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint. The reverse depicts Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left.

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 9?
RIC V Marius 9 is a Silver coin of Marius (269 AD) struck at the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Marius 9.
How do you identify RIC V Marius 9?
The obverse depicts Bust of Mariniana, diademed, veiled, draped, on crescent, right with the inscription IMP C M AVR MARIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left with the inscription SAEC FELICITAS. Portrait type: diademed.

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