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RIC V Allectus 8

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Allectus 8. Denomination: Aureus. Authority: Allectus. Mint: Londinium. The obverse shows bust of Allectus, laureate, cuirassed, right, with the legend IMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG. The reverse shows pax, draped, galloping left in biga, with the legend PAX AVG.

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Historical context

This gold coin was struck under the authority of Allectus within the Roman Empire, produced at the mint of Londinium. Allectus ruled during the imperial era that spanned from 27 BC to AD 476, issuing coinage bearing his imperial titles alongside depictions of his bust.

While roughly comparable in size to the denarius, the coin possessed greater weight owing to the density of gold. This specimen displays the obverse inscription "IMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG", while the reverse depicts a draped figure of Pax galloping left in a biga, accompanied by the legend "PAX AVG".

Physical characteristics

Material
Gold
Denomination
Aureus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Londinium
Authority
Allectus

Design

Obverse
Bust of Allectus, laureate, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Pax, draped, galloping left in biga
Obverse legend
IMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
PAX AVG

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Allectus 8
Denomination and metal
Aureus, Gold
Obverse legend to match
IMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
PAX 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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