RIC V Allectus 128 Allectus obverse, Bust of Allectus, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Allectus, radiate, cuirassed, right Obverse
RIC V Allectus 128 Allectus reverse, Galley, right or left, varying number of rowers Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC V Allectus 128
Ruler
Allectus
Denomination
Quinarius
Date
293 AD-296 AD
Mint
Camulodunum
Metal
Silver
Weight
2.78g
Diameter
19mm
Die Axis
7 h
Portrait Type
radiate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG

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

Reverse

VIRTVS AVG

Galley, right or left, varying number of rowers

About This Type

This RIC V Allectus 128 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 2.78g, 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 128?
RIC V Allectus 128 is a Silver Quinarius of Allectus (293 AD-296 AD) struck at the Camulodunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Allectus 128.
How do you identify RIC V Allectus 128?
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 VIRTVS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Allectus 128?
RIC V Allectus 128 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.78g, diameter 19mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

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