The Roman Empire
Marius, 269
Antoninianus, unidentified mint 269, AR 3.23 g. IMP C M AVR MARIVS AVG Radiate and cuirassed bust r. Rev. VICTO – R – I – A AVG Victory standing l., holding wreath and palm branch. C 19. RIC 17. Elmer 638. Rare. Flan crack at nine o'clock on obverse,
otherwise extremely fine
Ex NAC sale 40, 2007, 819.
An exceptionally strong portrait of Marius. AMP.