How do you identify RIC V Allectus 124?

The obverse depicts Bust of Allectus, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Allectus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Galley, right or left, varying number of rowers with the inscription LAETITIA AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

Allectus Quinarius — RIC V Allectus 124

Catalog Reference

RIC V Allectus 124

Ruler

Allectus

Denomination

Quinarius

Date

293 AD-296 AD

Mint

Camulodunum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG

Bust of Allectus, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Allectus, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

LAETITIA AVG

Galley, right or left, varying number of rowers

About This Type

This RIC V Allectus 124 is a quinarius of Allectus (293 AD-296 AD), struck at the Camulodunum mint. The reverse depicts Galley, right or left, varying number of rowers.

About the Quinarius

The quinarius was a Roman silver denomination worth half a denarius, typically weighing 1.5–2.0 grams. It was struck intermittently from the Republic through the imperial period and is scarcer than the denarius in most series.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Allectus 124?: RIC V Allectus 124 is a Silver Quinarius of Allectus (293 AD-296 AD) struck at the Camulodunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Allectus 124.
How do you identify RIC V Allectus 124?: The obverse depicts Bust of Allectus, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Allectus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Galley, right or left, varying number of rowers with the inscription LAETITIA AVG. Portrait type: radiate.