Marius, Romano-Gallic usurper, 269. Antoninianus (Bronze, 21 mm, 3.06 g, 2 h), Cologne. IMP C M AVR MARIVS AVG Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Marius to right. Rev. VICTORIA AVG Victory advancing right, holding wreath in her right hand and palm over her left shoulder. AGK (corr.) 6a. Cunetio 2507. Elmer 636. Struck from the usual somewhat worn reverse die, otherwise, very fine.


This coin is part of the first issue of Marius: his full name, Marcus Aurelius Marius, is given on the obverse and the reverse was struck from a die of Laelian.