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RIC V Allectus 26

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Allectus 26. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Allectus. Mint: Londinium. 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 sol, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand, with the legend ORIENS AVG. 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 sol, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand, with the legend ORIENS AVG.

Evidence at a glance

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Photograph views
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Catalogue references
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Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Antoninianus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Londinium
Authority
Allectus

Design

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

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Allectus 26
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
ORIENS 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. 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 reference
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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC V Allectus 84

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

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