The surprise for me is that someone (a few thousand years ago) already considered that there was a potential link between Marius the general and consul of the Roman Republic and this Marius the late Roman usurper in Gaul. Full story here: https://www.sullacoins.com/post/marius-marius Share coins of Marius or Marius or anything else you find interesting or entertaining.
Great synopsis for this short-lived emperor with coinage. Anytime someone cites the HA, they need to have their tongue firmly stowed in their cheek. Very nice example of a Marius Antoninianus!
