How do you identify RIC V Allectus 26?

The obverse depicts Bust of Allectus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Allectus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand with the inscription ORIENS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Allectus 26?

RIC V Allectus 26 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.97g, diameter 24mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Allectus Antoninianus — RIC V Allectus 26

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Allectus 26

Ruler

Allectus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

293 AD-296 AD

Mint

Londinium

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.97g

Diameter

24mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG

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

Reverse

ORIENS AVG

Sol, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Allectus 26 is an antoninianus of Allectus (293 AD-296 AD), struck at the Londinium mint. The reverse depicts Sol, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.97g, 24mm diameter.

About the Antoninianus

The antoninianus (also called the radiate or double-denarius) was introduced by Caracalla in 215 AD. Identified by the radiate crown on the emperor's portrait, it was nominally worth two denarii. The denomination underwent severe debasement during the third-century crisis, becoming essentially bronze by the 260s.

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 26?: RIC V Allectus 26 is a Silver Antoninianus of Allectus (293 AD-296 AD) struck at the Londinium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Allectus 26.
How do you identify RIC V Allectus 26?: The obverse depicts Bust of Allectus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Allectus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand with the inscription ORIENS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Allectus 26?: RIC V Allectus 26 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.97g, diameter 24mm, die axis 6 h, struck.