How do you identify RIC V Allectus 70?

The obverse depicts Bust of Allectus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C ALLECTVS P 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 70

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Allectus 70

Ruler

Allectus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

293 AD-296 AD

Mint

Camulodunum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP C ALLECTVS P AVG

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 70 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 70?: RIC V Allectus 70 is a Silver Antoninianus of Allectus (293 AD-296 AD) struck at the Camulodunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Allectus 70.
How do you identify RIC V Allectus 70?: The obverse depicts Bust of Allectus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C ALLECTVS P AVG. The reverse depicts Fides, draped, standing left, holding one or two ensigns with the inscription FIDES MILITV or FIDES MILITVM. Portrait type: radiate.