How do you identify RIC V Allectus 56?

The obverse depicts 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 Galley, left, sometimes with mast, sometimes with rowers with the inscription VIRTVS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

Allectus Quinarius — RIC V Allectus 56

Catalog Reference

RIC V Allectus 56

Ruler

Allectus

Denomination

Quinarius

Date

293 AD-296 AD

Mint

Londinium

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG

Bust of Allectus, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand

Reverse

VIRTVS AVG

Galley, left, sometimes with mast, sometimes with rowers

About This Type

This RIC V Allectus 56 is a quinarius of Allectus (293 AD-296 AD), struck at the Londinium mint. The reverse depicts Galley, left, sometimes with mast, sometimes with rowers.

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 56?: RIC V Allectus 56 is a Silver Quinarius of Allectus (293 AD-296 AD) struck at the Londinium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Allectus 56.
How do you identify RIC V Allectus 56?: The obverse depicts 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 Galley, left, sometimes with mast, sometimes with rowers with the inscription VIRTVS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.