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RIC V Allectus 130

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Allectus 130. Denomination: Quinarius. Authority: Allectus. Mint: Camulodunum. The obverse shows bust of Allectus, radiate, cuirassed, right, with the legend IMP C ALLECTVS P AVG. The reverse shows galley, right or left, varying number of rowers, steersman standing aft, with the legend VIRTVS AVG.

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Historical context

This silver quinarius was issued under the authority of Allectus within the Roman Empire, bearing the mint mark of Camulodunum. The issue falls within the broader imperial period between 27 BC and AD 476. The obverse depicts the bust of Allectus, radiate and cuirassed, facing right, accompanied by the inscription "IMP C ALLECTVS P AVG".

The quinarius was a small Roman silver denomination valued at half a denarius. Originally introduced in 211 BC and valued at 5 asses, it was later reintroduced in 101 BC at a tariff of 8 asses to replace the victoriatus, remaining in sporadic production until the 3rd century. On this issue from Camulodunum, the reverse features a galley sailing right or left with a varying number of rowers and a steersman standing aft, paired with the legend "VIRTVS AVG".

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Quinarius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Camulodunum
Authority
Allectus

Design

Obverse
Bust of Allectus, radiate, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Galley, right or left, varying number of rowers, steersman standing aft
Obverse legend
IMP C ALLECTVS P AVG
Reverse legend
VIRTVS AVG

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Allectus 130
Denomination and metal
Quinarius, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP C ALLECTVS P AVG
Reverse legend to match
VIRTVS 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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