CNG Auction #14
Web Product ID: 3138
Final Sale Price: $258.50
Reference: RIC V pt. 2, 17; Schulzki 7a; cf. Gilljam pl. 7, 38ff


 Marius. 269 AD. Æ Antoninianus (2.94 gm). Cologne mint. IMP C M AVR MARIVS AVG,
  radiate and cuirassed bust right / VICTO-R-I-A AVG, Victory standing left, holding
  wreath and palm. RIC V pt. 2, 17; Schulzki 7a; cf. Gilljam pl. 7, 38ff; Elmer 639;
  Cunetio 2508. Good VF, a little weak on the reverse, slight scattered porosity.
  Estimate $200.

In an effort to speed production, Marius used the reverse dies 
already present at the mint for his own coinage. The reverse of 
this coin was struck from a shared die of Laelianus.

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