How do you identify RIC V Allectus 55?

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 Galley, right or left, sometimes with mast, sometimes with rowers with the inscription VIRTVS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Allectus 55?

RIC V Allectus 55 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.55g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Allectus Quinarius — RIC V Allectus 55

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Allectus 55

Ruler

Allectus

Denomination

Quinarius

Date

293 AD-296 AD

Mint

Londinium

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.55g

Diameter

21mm

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

Reverse

VIRTVS AVG

Galley, right or left, sometimes with mast, sometimes with rowers

About This Type

This RIC V Allectus 55 is a quinarius of Allectus (293 AD-296 AD), struck at the Londinium mint. The reverse depicts Galley, right or left, sometimes with mast, sometimes with rowers. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.55g, 21mm diameter.

About the Quinarius

The quinarius was a Roman silver denomination worth half a denarius, typically weighing 1.5–2.0 grams. It was struck intermittently from the Republic through the imperial period and is scarcer than the denarius in most series.

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 55?: RIC V Allectus 55 is a Silver Quinarius of Allectus (293 AD-296 AD) struck at the Londinium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Allectus 55.
How do you identify RIC V Allectus 55?: 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 Galley, right or left, sometimes with mast, sometimes with rowers with the inscription VIRTVS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Allectus 55?: RIC V Allectus 55 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.55g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.