Description

Summary: coin, Antoninianus of Marius. O: Radiate draped bust R, IMP C MARIVS PF AVG; R: Felicitas standing left holding caduceas and cornucopiae, SAEC F[ELICITA]S.

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 3. RIC 10; Sear 11120