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RIC V Allectus 126

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Allectus 126. Denomination: Quinarius. Authority: Allectus. Mint: Camulodunum. The obverse shows bust of Allectus, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Allectus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Allectus, radiate, cuirassed, right, with the legend IMP C ALLECTVS AVG.

The reverse shows galley, right or left, varying number of rowers, with the legend LAETITIA AVG.

Evidence at a glance

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Historical context

This silver coin was issued under the authority of Allectus within the Roman Empire, from the mint at Camulodunum. The obverse bears his bust and names him with the legend IMP C ALLECTVS AVG.

Struck as a quinarius, the piece represents a denomination originally introduced alongside the silver sestertius after the denarius appeared in 211 BC. Historically valued at half a denarius, the quinarius was reintroduced in 101 BC to replace the victoriatus and continued to be produced sporadically into the third century. On this issue, the reverse design depicts a galley with a varying number of rowers, accompanied by the inscription LAETITIA AVG.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Quinarius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Camulodunum
Authority
Allectus

Design

Obverse
Bust of Allectus, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Allectus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Allectus, radiate, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Galley, right or left, varying number of rowers
Obverse legend
IMP C ALLECTVS AVG
Reverse legend
LAETITIA AVG

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Allectus 126
Denomination and metal
Quinarius, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP C ALLECTVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
LAETITIA 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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