'Gallic Empire'. (M. Aurelius Marius) A blacksmith by trade, Marius joined the Roman army and, with notable military skill, rose to the officer ranks. He siezed power upon the death of Postumus but was killed by his own soldiers (and by a sword of his own manufacture). His reign, while said to be only 2 or 3 days, must have been at least a couple of months due to the coinage produced. S3056; C17; RIC12.
For a brief History of the Gallic Empire in the Moneta Library:
VIEW & DOWNLOAD: Gallic Empire by Percy Webb at this: Gallic Empire
Separatist Empires: 260-274 A.D.
Gallic Empire - Marius Ant.
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You can read or print an excellent article on the history of the Gallic Empire at:
http://www.4shared.com/file/2585964/b5f25c5e/Gallic_Empire.html