Marius Augustus, A.D. 269 Bronze Antoninianus Gallic Empire, unidentified mint Obv: IMP C M AVR MARIVS AVG Rev: VIRTVS AVG - Soldier with spear, leaning on shield RIC 19 20mm, 3.4g Marius was proclaimed emperor by his troops after the mutiny against and murder of Posthumus. Little is known of him besides the fact that he rose from very humble origins. Ancient sources claim that he reigned only two days before being overthrown and executed by Victorinus, although current scholars insist that his reign must have been longer, perhaps as long as twelve weeks. Return