How do you identify RIC V Allectus 114?

The obverse depicts Bust of Allectus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Salus, draped, standing left, holding sceptre and feeding snake rising from altar with the inscription SALVS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

Allectus Antoninianus — RIC V Allectus 114

Catalog Reference

RIC V Allectus 114

Ruler

Allectus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

293 AD-296 AD

Mint

Camulodunum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG

Bust of Allectus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

SALVS AVG

Salus, draped, standing left, holding sceptre and feeding snake rising from altar

About This Type

This RIC V Allectus 114 is an antoninianus of Allectus (293 AD-296 AD), struck at the Camulodunum mint. The reverse depicts Salus, draped, standing left, holding sceptre and feeding snake rising from altar.

About the Antoninianus

The antoninianus (also called the radiate or double-denarius) was introduced by Caracalla in 215 AD. Identified by the radiate crown on the emperor's portrait, it was nominally worth two denarii. The denomination underwent severe debasement during the third-century crisis, becoming essentially bronze by the 260s.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Allectus 114?: RIC V Allectus 114 is a Silver Antoninianus of Allectus (293 AD-296 AD) struck at the Camulodunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Allectus 114.
How do you identify RIC V Allectus 114?: The obverse depicts Bust of Allectus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Salus, draped, standing left, holding sceptre and feeding snake rising from altar with the inscription SALVS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.