What is RIC V Allectus 4?

RIC V Allectus 4 is a Gold Aureus of Allectus (293 AD-296 AD) struck at the Londinium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Allectus 4.

How do you identify RIC V Allectus 4?

The obverse depicts Bust of Allectus, laureate, draped, right, or bust of Allectus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Allectus, laureate, cuirassed, right, or head of Allectus, laureate, right with the inscription IMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe or whip in left hand; sometimes flanked by two captives with the inscription ORIENS AVG. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Allectus 4?

RIC V Allectus 4 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.13g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Allectus Aureus — RIC V Allectus 4

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Allectus 4

Ruler

Allectus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

293 AD-296 AD

Mint

Londinium

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.13g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG

Bust of Allectus, laureate, draped, right, or bust of Allectus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Allectus, laureate, cuirassed, right, or head of Allectus, laureate, right

Reverse

ORIENS AVG

Sol, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe or whip in left hand; sometimes flanked by two captives

About This Type

This RIC V Allectus 4 is an aureus of Allectus (293 AD-296 AD), struck at the Londinium mint. The reverse depicts Sol, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe or whip in left hand; sometimes flanked by two captives. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.13g, 19mm diameter.

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 4?: RIC V Allectus 4 is a Gold Aureus of Allectus (293 AD-296 AD) struck at the Londinium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Allectus 4.
How do you identify RIC V Allectus 4?: The obverse depicts Bust of Allectus, laureate, draped, right, or bust of Allectus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Allectus, laureate, cuirassed, right, or head of Allectus, laureate, right with the inscription IMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe or whip in left hand; sometimes flanked by two captives with the inscription ORIENS AVG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Allectus 4?: RIC V Allectus 4 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.13g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.