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RIC V Allectus 42

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Allectus 42. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Allectus. Mint: Londinium. The obverse shows bust of Allectus, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Allectus, radiate, cuirassed, right, with the legend IMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG.

The reverse shows salus, draped, standing right, feeding snake held in arms, with the legend SALVS AVG.

Evidence at a glance

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2
Photograph views
5
Catalogue references
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Historical context

The obverse depicts the ruler with the legend "IMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG".

Introduced in early 215 AD by Caracalla, the antoninianus was a Roman coin thought to have been valued at two denarii. Identified as a double denomination by the ruler's radiate crown, the denomination was initially struck in silver but suffered progressive debasement because silver supplies ran short and emperors required money to pay soldiers and secure their loyalty. By the late third century, before monetary reforms ended its use, the denomination had experienced severe inflation and was minted in vast quantities. The reverse of this issue portrays Salus, draped and feeding a snake held in her arms, accompanied by the inscription "SALVS AVG".

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Antoninianus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Londinium
Authority
Allectus

Design

Obverse
Bust of Allectus, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Allectus, radiate, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Salus, draped, standing right, feeding snake held in arms
Obverse legend
IMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
SALVS AVG

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Allectus 42
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
SALVS 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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