Description: Marius (269 AD). AE Antoninianus, Treveri mint 269 AD. IMP C MARIVS P F AVG; radiate and cuirassed bust right / CONCORDIA MILITVM; clasped hands.

Diameter: AE17 mm

Weight: 2,02 g

Grade: gF/gF

Attribution: RIC 7

Commentary: rare; black patina with some breaks, good portrait with legible legend

History: After the assasination of Postumus, who created the Gallic Empire and reigned it for nearly 10 years, in the following confusion the army elected an officer named Marius, who was an emperor for probably not longer than 2 months.

Article Number: 061-01-08-42750