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RIC V Allectus 117

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Record status

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Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Allectus 117. 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 felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand, with the legend TEMPORA FELIC or TEMPORA FELICI or TEMPORA FELICIT or TEMPORA FELICITAS or TEMPORVM FELIC or TEMPORVM FELICI or TEMPORVM FELICIT or TEMPORVM FELICITAS.

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Historical context

This antoninianus was struck under the authority of Allectus at the mint of Camulodunum during the Roman imperial period. First introduced by Caracalla in early 215 AD, the antoninianus served as a coin across the Roman Empire and was initially valued at two denarii.

The denomination was characterised by the emperor wearing a radiate crown, which indicated that it was a double denomination. Although originally struck in silver, the antoninianus experienced progressive debasement as the Roman Empire faced shortages of silver bullion, with soldier emperors and usurpers requiring coinage to pay their troops. On this issue, the obverse legend reads "IMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG", while the reverse depicts Felicitas holding a caduceus and cornucopiae, paired with legend variants including "TEMPORA FELIC", "TEMPORA FELICITAS", or "TEMPORVM FELICITAS".

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
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand
Obverse legend
IMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
TEMPORA FELIC or TEMPORA FELICI or TEMPORA FELICIT or TEMPORA FELICITAS or TEMPORVM FELIC or TEMPORVM FELICI or TEMPORVM FELICIT or TEMPORVM FELICITAS

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Allectus 117
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
TEMPORA FELIC or TEMPORA FELICI or TEMPORA FELICIT or TEMPORA FELICITAS or TEMPORVM FELIC or TEMPORVM FELICI or TEMPORVM FELICIT or TEMPORVM FELICITAS
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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