How do you identify RIC V Allectus 15?

The obverse depicts Bust of Allectus, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C ALLECTVS P AVG. The reverse depicts Salus, draped, standing right, feeding snake held in arms with the inscription SALVS AVG. Portrait type: laureate.

Allectus Denarius — RIC V Allectus 15

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Allectus 15

Ruler

Allectus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

293 AD-296 AD

Mint

Londinium

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP C ALLECTVS P AVG

Bust of Allectus, laureate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

SALVS AVG

Salus, draped, standing right, feeding snake held in arms

About This Type

This RIC V Allectus 15 is a denarius of Allectus (293 AD-296 AD), struck at the Londinium mint. The reverse depicts Salus, draped, standing right, feeding snake held in arms.

About the Denarius

The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin, struck from around 211 BC through the mid-third century AD. It typically weighs 3.5–4.0 grams and measures 17–20mm. Republican issues are cataloged under Crawford (RRC); imperial issues follow RIC volumes by ruler.

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 15?: RIC V Allectus 15 is a Silver Denarius of Allectus (293 AD-296 AD) struck at the Londinium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Allectus 15.
How do you identify RIC V Allectus 15?: The obverse depicts Bust of Allectus, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C ALLECTVS P AVG. The reverse depicts Salus, draped, standing right, feeding snake held in arms with the inscription SALVS AVG. Portrait type: laureate.