Catalog Reference
RIC V Allectus 125
Ruler
Allectus
Denomination
Quinarius
Date
293 AD-296 AD
Mint
Camulodunum
Metal
Silver
Portrait Type
radiate

Obverse

IMP C ALLECTVS P 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 125 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Allectus 125?
RIC V Allectus 125 is a Silver Quinarius of Allectus (293 AD-296 AD) struck at the Camulodunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Allectus 125.
How do you identify RIC V Allectus 125?
The obverse depicts Bust of Allectus, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Allectus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C ALLECTVS P AVG. The reverse depicts Galley, right or left, varying number of rowers with the inscription LAETITIA AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

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