Allectus Antoninianus — RIC V Allectus 116

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Allectus 116

Ruler

Allectus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

293 AD-296 AD

Mint

Camulodunum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP C ALLECTVS P F INV AVG

Bust of Allectus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

SPES PVBL or SPES PVBLIC or SPES PVBLICA

Spes, draped, walking left, holding flower in right hand and raising robe with left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Allectus 116 is an antoninianus of Allectus (293 AD-296 AD), struck at the Camulodunum mint. The reverse depicts Spes, draped, walking left, holding flower in right hand and raising robe with left hand.

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 116?: RIC V Allectus 116 is a Silver Antoninianus of Allectus (293 AD-296 AD) struck at the Camulodunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Allectus 116.
How do you identify RIC V Allectus 116?: The obverse depicts Bust of Allectus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C ALLECTVS P F INV AVG. The reverse depicts Spes, draped, walking left, holding flower in right hand and raising robe with left hand with the inscription SPES PVBL or SPES PVBLIC or SPES PVBLICA. Portrait type: radiate.