AE Antoninianus 2.89g. 20mm. mid-269 A.D. Colonia Agrippinensis (Cologne) Mint
Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust, r.
IMP C M AVR MARIVS AVG
Victory walking r., holding wreath and palm.
VICTORIA AVG
RIC V 18
Very rare. Brown patina. Good portrait detail.
Typical minor porosity. Weakly struck reverse.
Marius was a Romano-Gallic usurper who took control after the murder of Postumus. He was later killed by Victorinus after a reign of only two or three months.
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