Allectus Antoninianus
RIC V Allectus 26 · 293 AD-296 AD · Londinium
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
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.
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.
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