Allectus Quinarius, Galley reverse
RIC V Allectus 129 · 293 AD-296 AD · Camulodunum
Obverse
IMP C ALLECTVS AVG
Bust of Allectus, radiate, cuirassed, right
Reverse
VIRTVS AVG
Galley, right or left, varying number of rowers
About This Type
This RIC V Allectus 129 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 129?
- RIC V Allectus 129 is a Silver Quinarius of Allectus (293 AD-296 AD) struck at the Camulodunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Allectus 129.
- How do you identify RIC V Allectus 129?
- The obverse depicts 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 VIRTVS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
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