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Marius AD 269 Bronze Antoninianus
£275.00
Marius AD 269 Bronze Antoninianus
Radiate bust right/Victory advancing right holding wreath and palm
Trier or Mainz
RCV11122, 18mm, 2.72g
Marius was a blacksmith by trade however he also had a career in the military and following the assassination of Postumus was proclaimed emperor by the army. His reign was short as he in turn was quickly assassinated by his own troops.
The coinage of Marius was mostly issued from Cologne although a small amount of coinage may also have been minted in Trier.
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