Allectus Aureus, Allectus reverse
RIC V Allectus 1 · 293 AD-296 AD · Londinium
Obverse
Reverse
Jerry "Woody" from Edmonton, Canada, CC-BY-SA-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Obverse
IMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG
Head of Allectus, laureate, right
Reverse
ADVENTVS AVG
Allectus, draped, cuirassed, riding left, raising right hand and holding sceptre in left hand; at foot, captive
About This Type
This RIC V Allectus 1 is an aureus of Allectus (293 AD-296 AD), struck at the Londinium mint. The reverse depicts Allectus, draped, cuirassed, riding left, raising right hand and holding sceptre in left hand; at foot, captive.
About the Aureus
The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.
About the Londinium Mint
The Londinium mint (modern London) operated intermittently from Carausius through the early fourth century. Its output was relatively small compared to continental mints, making London-mint coins scarcer.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC V Allectus 1?
- RIC V Allectus 1 is a Gold Aureus of Allectus (293 AD-296 AD) struck at the Londinium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Allectus 1.
- How do you identify RIC V Allectus 1?
- The obverse depicts Head of Allectus, laureate, right with the inscription IMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Allectus, draped, cuirassed, riding left, raising right hand and holding sceptre in left hand; at foot, captive with the inscription ADVENTVS AVG. Portrait type: laureate.
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