How do you identify RIC V Allectus 69?

The obverse depicts 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 Fides, draped, standing left, holding one or two ensigns with the inscription FIDES MILITV or FIDES MILITVM. Portrait type: radiate.

Allectus Antoninianus — RIC V Allectus 69

Catalog Reference

RIC V Allectus 69

Ruler

Allectus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

293 AD-296 AD

Mint

Camulodunum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG

Bust of Allectus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Allectus, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

FIDES MILITV or FIDES MILITVM

Fides, draped, standing left, holding one or two ensigns

About This Type

This RIC V Allectus 69 is an antoninianus of Allectus (293 AD-296 AD), struck at the Camulodunum mint. The reverse depicts Fides, draped, standing left, holding one or two ensigns.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Allectus 69?: RIC V Allectus 69 is a Silver Antoninianus of Allectus (293 AD-296 AD) struck at the Camulodunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Allectus 69.
How do you identify RIC V Allectus 69?: The obverse depicts 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 Fides, draped, standing left, holding one or two ensigns with the inscription FIDES MILITV or FIDES MILITVM. Portrait type: radiate.