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RIC V Allectus 108

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Allectus 108. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Allectus. Mint: Camulodunum. The obverse shows bust of Allectus, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Allectus, radiate, cuirassed, right, with the legend IMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG. The reverse shows providentia, draped, standing left, holding globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand, with the legend PROVIDENTIA AVG.

Related types with the same reverse, struck at other mints or with different marks or bust details, are consolidated here and listed under varieties: RIC V Allectus 107.

Evidence at a glance

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Photograph views
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Catalogue references
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Historical context

This coin was produced for Allectus under the Roman Empire at the Camulodunum mint.

The denomination is an antoninianus, a coin introduced by Caracalla in early AD 215 that was originally valued at two denarii. Characterised by an obverse depicting the ruler wearing a radiate crown, the denomination was struck to pay troops and maintain loyalty, though its silver content underwent progressive debasement across the third century AD. This issue features the obverse legend "IMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG" and displays Providentia on the reverse holding a globe and cornucopiae, paired with the legend "PROVIDENTIA AVG".

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Antoninianus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Camulodunum
Authority
Allectus

Design

Obverse
Bust of Allectus, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Allectus, radiate, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand
Obverse legend
IMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
PROVIDENTIA AVG

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Allectus 108
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
PROVIDENTIA AVG
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

Documentation checklist

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Issue or mint date
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Material
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Weight
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Mint or printer
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Mint or printer mark
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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC V Allectus 105

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC V Allectus 107

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

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  • Weight, diameter and mint marks require specimen-level evidence.
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