What is RIC V Allectus 13?

RIC V Allectus 13 is a Gold Aureus of Allectus (293 AD-296 AD) struck at the Londinium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Allectus 13.

Allectus Aureus — RIC V Allectus 13

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Allectus 13

Ruler

Allectus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

293 AD-296 AD

Mint

Londinium

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP C ALLECTVS P F I AVG

Bust of Allectus, laureate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VIRTVS AVG

Mars, standing right, holding spear in right hand and leaning on shield with left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Allectus 13 is an aureus of Allectus (293 AD-296 AD), struck at the Londinium mint. The reverse depicts Mars, standing right, holding spear in right hand and leaning on shield with left hand.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

About the Londinium Mint

The Londinium mint (modern London) operated intermittently from Carausius through the early fourth century. Its output was relatively small compared to continental mints, making London-mint coins scarcer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Allectus 13?: RIC V Allectus 13 is a Gold Aureus of Allectus (293 AD-296 AD) struck at the Londinium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Allectus 13.
How do you identify RIC V Allectus 13?: The obverse depicts Bust of Allectus, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C ALLECTVS P F I AVG. The reverse depicts Mars, standing right, holding spear in right hand and leaning on shield with left hand with the inscription VIRTVS AVG. Portrait type: laureate.