CNG Auction #14
Web Product ID: 3138
Estimate: $200.00
Final Sale Price: $258.50
Denomination: Antoninianus
Grade: Good VF
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.

After the deaths of Postumus and Laelianus in early 269, Marius employed two mints
  for the production of his coinage, one thought to have been located at Trier
  (Treveri), and the second at Cologne (Colonia Agrippinensis). Control of the mint at
  Cologne had been gained by Laelianus during his revolt from Postumus, and it
  subsequently passed to Marius upon Laelianus' death. In an effort to speed
  production, Marius employed the reverse dies already present at the mint for his own
  coinage. The reverse of the coin offered here was struck from a shared die of
  Laelianus.

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