What are the physical specifications of RIC V Allectus 47?

RIC V Allectus 47 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.04g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Allectus Antoninianus — RIC V Allectus 47

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Allectus 47

Ruler

Allectus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

293 AD-296 AD

Mint

Londinium

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.04g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG

Bust of Allectus, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

TEMPOR FELICI or TEMPORVM FELICI or TEMPOR FELICITAS or TEMPORVM FELICITAS

Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Allectus 47 is an antoninianus of Allectus (293 AD-296 AD), struck at the Londinium mint. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.04g, 22mm 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 47?: RIC V Allectus 47 is a Silver Antoninianus of Allectus (293 AD-296 AD) struck at the Londinium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Allectus 47.
How do you identify RIC V Allectus 47?: The obverse depicts Bust of Allectus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription TEMPOR FELICI or TEMPORVM FELICI or TEMPOR FELICITAS or TEMPORVM FELICITAS. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Allectus 47?: RIC V Allectus 47 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.04g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.