Allectus Quinarius, Galley reverse
RIC V Allectus 126 · 293 AD-296 AD · Camulodunum
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
IMP C ALLECTVS AVG
Bust of Allectus, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Allectus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, 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 126 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. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.88g, 19mm diameter.
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 126?
- RIC V Allectus 126 is a Silver Quinarius of Allectus (293 AD-296 AD) struck at the Camulodunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Allectus 126.
- How do you identify RIC V Allectus 126?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Allectus, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Allectus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Allectus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C ALLECTVS AVG. The reverse depicts Galley, right or left, varying number of rowers with the inscription LAETITIA AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC V Allectus 126?
- RIC V Allectus 126 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.88g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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