Coinmaster Posted October 31, 2023 · Member Share Posted October 31, 2023 High on my wish list are coins from both Laelianus and Marius. As these are not yet in my possession, maybe you can sheer me up with some inspirational pictures of your coins? For your information: https://www.forumancientcoins.com/lateromancoinage/gallic/marius.html https://www.forumancientcoins.com/numiswiki/view.asp?key=ERIC - LAELIANUS https://www.forumancientcoins.com/numiswiki/view.asp?key=ERIC - MARIUS https://web.archive.org/web/20211028223235/http://www.roman-emperors.org/laelianu.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20211110214648/http://www.roman-emperors.org/marius.htm PS: Does anyone have these (digital?!) publications? I wonder if these provide more information than RIC? Gilljam, H.H., Antoniniani und Aurei des Ulpius Cornelius Laelianus, Gegenkaiser des Postumus (Koln, 1982). Gilljam, H.H., 269 LAELIANUS. Erganzungen zur materialsammlung ; verwendung seiner reversstempel unter MARIVS (Koln , 1986). 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Ancient Coin Hunter Posted October 31, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted October 31, 2023 (edited) Marius, characterized by Gibbon as a blacksmith possessing the attributes of blunt honesty and matchless strength, was emperor for only a few weeks according to the Historia Augusta, whereas since he struck a significant (though rare) quantity of coins, must have reigned for a longer period. Supposedly he was killed by a sword of his own manufacture. Marius, AD 269. AE Antoninianus. 17Mm, 2.6g, 6h; Mainz or Trier, AD 269. Obv.: IMP C M AVR MARIVS AVG Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev.: VICTORIA AVG Victory advancing right, holding wreath and palm frond. Reference: RIC 18. Edited October 31, 2023 by Ancient Coin Hunter 14 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted October 31, 2023 · Patron Share Posted October 31, 2023 I don't have any coins of these scarce Gallic emperors. You know how it is. 2 2 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry G Posted October 31, 2023 · Member Share Posted October 31, 2023 Here are mine! Laelianus - VICTORIA AVG Bought on eBay. The most I've ever spent on a single coin lol Marius - VICTORIA AVG 9 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted November 1, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted November 1, 2023 (edited) Laelianus is much more rare, and I would dare say more of his coins on the market are fake than real. Marius, who supposedly ruled for three days (more realistically a few months) is more plentiful. My Marius appears to be from a Postumus die as it resembles that emperor: Marius. Antoninianus. 269 AD. Trier. (Ric-V 2.7 Ticinum). Anv.: IMP C MARIVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right. Rev.: CONCORDIA MILITVM, clasped hands. Ae. 2,75 g. Almost VF/VF. Purchased from Tauler & Fau I wrote about him here: Edited November 1, 2023 by Ryro 11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ominus1 Posted November 1, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted November 1, 2023 ...its almost illegal for one to show what one does not have...:P...(i don't have either of'em either :P) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qcumbor Posted November 1, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted November 1, 2023 (edited) Laelianusless, but I've got one Marius Marius, Antoninianus - Mint #2 : Köln or Mainz MP C M AVR MARIVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right VICT - ORIA AVG, Victory walking left, holding wreath and palm 3,2 gr Ref : RIC # 17, RCV # 11124, Cohen # 21 (20Fr), Schulzki 7a Q Edited November 1, 2023 by Qcumbor 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maridvnvm Posted November 1, 2023 · Member Share Posted November 1, 2023 I have bought a few Marius coins over the last couple of years. I had the opportunity to buy a few from a hoard and also a section of a small private collection. I don't really collect the Gallic empire and have since moved most of them on. RIC 6 RIC 10 RIC 17 RIC 18 Regards, Martin 10 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coinmaster Posted November 5, 2023 · Member Author Share Posted November 5, 2023 Thanks all for sharing these great coins!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tejas Posted November 5, 2023 · Member Share Posted November 5, 2023 Here is my Laelianus: Obv.: IMP C LAELIANVS PF AVG Rev.: VICTORIA AVG Mint: Cologne Year: c. January - March 269 AD Rare AGK (corr.) 1b. Elmer 622. RIC 9. 7 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tejas Posted November 5, 2023 · Member Share Posted November 5, 2023 ... and one of my Marius coins: 6 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prieure de Sion Posted November 5, 2023 · Member Share Posted November 5, 2023 I have no Laelianus and no Marius. I can only show a coin of Victorinus, but it has the bust with Marius... I hope that counts too... 🙂 Marcus Piavonius Victorinus; Reign: Victorinus; Mint: Treveri (modern-day Trier, Germany); Date: 269 AD; Nominal: Antoninianus; Material: Silver Billon; Diameter: 21mm; Weight: 4.35g; Reference: Mairat 558; Reference: Elmer 646 var; Reference: RIC V Victorinus 116; Obverse: Radiated, draped and cuirassed bust of Marius on the right; Inscription: IMP C M PIAVVONIVS VICTORINVS P F AVG; Translation: Imperator Caesar Marcus Piavonius Victorinus Pius Felix Augustus; Reverse: Pax standing left, holding a branch and a sceptre; Inscription: PAX AVG; Translation: Pax Augusti; Translation: Peace of the Augustus. 5 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dafydd Posted November 6, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted November 6, 2023 I picked this up yesterday. I would have preferred more legend extant but loved the portrait. Marius, 268 Antoninianus Cologne 268, billon 17.00 mm., 3.25 g. 3 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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