Allectus Quinarius — RIC V Allectus 59

Catalog Reference

RIC V Allectus 59

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, draped, right

Reverse

VIRTVS AVG

Galley, left, bird on mast, sometimes with rowers, Neptune seated left on galley, holding anchor

About This Type

This RIC V Allectus 59 is a quinarius of Allectus (293 AD-296 AD), struck at the Londinium mint. The reverse depicts Galley, left, bird on mast, sometimes with rowers, Neptune seated left on galley, holding anchor.

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 59?: RIC V Allectus 59 is a Silver Quinarius of Allectus (293 AD-296 AD) struck at the Londinium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Allectus 59.
How do you identify RIC V Allectus 59?: The obverse depicts Bust of Allectus, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Galley, left, bird on mast, sometimes with rowers, Neptune seated left on galley, holding anchor with the inscription VIRTVS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.