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RIC V Allectus 111

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Allectus 111. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Allectus. Mint: Camulodunum. The obverse shows bust of Allectus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, 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 baton in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at foot, globe, with the legend PROVIDENTIA AVG.

Evidence at a glance

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Photograph views
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Catalogue references
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Historical context

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

The denomination is an antoninianus, a pre-reform radiate coin originally introduced under Caracalla in early AD 215 and thought to have been valued at two denarii. Such coins were utilised as imperial currency, serving to pay troops and secure allegiance during periods when soldier emperors and usurpers required vast quantities of coin. On this piece, the radiate crown indicates the double denomination. The reverse design depicts Providentia standing draped with a cornucopiae, a baton, and a globe at her feet, accompanied by the inscription PROVIDENTIA AVG.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Antoninianus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Camulodunum
Authority
Allectus

Design

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

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Allectus 111
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.

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