What are the physical specifications of RIC V Allectus 33?

RIC V Allectus 33 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.39g, diameter 23mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Allectus Antoninianus — RIC V Allectus 33

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Allectus 33

Ruler

Allectus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

293 AD-296 AD

Mint

Londinium

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.39g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG

Bust of Allectus, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Allectus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Allectus, radiate, cuirassed, right, or bust of Allectus, radiate, wearing imperial mantle, left, holding eagle-tipped scetpre in right hand, or bust of Allectus, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand

Reverse

PAX AVG

Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Allectus 33 is an antoninianus of Allectus (293 AD-296 AD), struck at the Londinium mint. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.39g, 23mm 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 33?: RIC V Allectus 33 is a Silver Antoninianus of Allectus (293 AD-296 AD) struck at the Londinium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Allectus 33.
How do you identify RIC V Allectus 33?: The obverse depicts Bust of Allectus, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Allectus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Allectus, radiate, cuirassed, right, or bust of Allectus, radiate, wearing imperial mantle, left, holding eagle-tipped scetpre in right hand, or bust of Allectus, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription IMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand with the inscription PAX AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Allectus 33?: RIC V Allectus 33 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.39g, diameter 23mm, die axis 12 h, struck.