coin
269 AD-269 AD
LMGLM:2017.4.25
Summary: coin, Antoninianus of Marius. O: Radiate bust R, IMP CM AVR MARIVS AVG; R: Victory standing L holding wreath and palm, [VICTOR]IA AVGIdentification note: Marius ruled the Gallic Empire for just 12 weeks in AD 269, which means his coins are very scarce in Britain. A soldier of humble birth in Postumus’ army, he...
Description
Summary: coin, Antoninianus of Marius. O: Radiate bust R, IMP CM AVR MARIVS AVG; R: Victory standing L holding wreath and palm, [VICTOR]IA AVG
Identification note: Marius ruled the Gallic Empire for just 12 weeks in AD 269, which means his coins are very scarce in Britain. A soldier of humble birth in Postumus’ army, he was appointed hastily by the army and murdered almost as quickly.
Identification note: layer 5. Sear 11123-11124.
