How do you identify RIC V Allectus 49?

The obverse depicts Bust of Allectus, radiate, draped, right, or 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 Mars, standing right or left, holding spear in right hand and leaning on shield with left hand with the inscription VIRTVS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

Allectus Antoninianus — RIC V Allectus 49

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Allectus 49

Ruler

Allectus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

293 AD-296 AD

Mint

Londinium

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

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

Reverse

VIRTVS AVG

Mars, standing right or left, holding spear in right hand and leaning on shield with left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Allectus 49 is an antoninianus of Allectus (293 AD-296 AD), struck at the Londinium mint. The reverse depicts Mars, standing right or left, holding spear in right hand and leaning on shield with left hand.

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 49?: RIC V Allectus 49 is a Silver Antoninianus of Allectus (293 AD-296 AD) struck at the Londinium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Allectus 49.
How do you identify RIC V Allectus 49?: The obverse depicts Bust of Allectus, radiate, draped, right, or 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 Mars, standing right or left, holding spear in right hand and leaning on shield with left hand with the inscription VIRTVS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.