Allectus Antoninianus — RIC V Allectus 80

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Allectus 80

Ruler

Allectus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

293 AD-296 AD

Mint

Camulodunum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP ALLECTVS P F AVG

Bust of Allectus, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

LAETITIA AVG

Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and anchor, javelin, rudder, or baton in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Allectus 80 is an antoninianus of Allectus (293 AD-296 AD), struck at the Camulodunum mint. The reverse depicts Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and anchor, javelin, rudder, or baton in left hand.

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 80?: RIC V Allectus 80 is a Silver Antoninianus of Allectus (293 AD-296 AD) struck at the Camulodunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Allectus 80.
How do you identify RIC V Allectus 80?: The obverse depicts Bust of Allectus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP ALLECTVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and anchor, javelin, rudder, or baton in left hand with the inscription LAETITIA AVG. Portrait type: radiate.