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RIC V Allectus 83

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Allectus 83. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Allectus. Mint: Camulodunum. 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 moneta, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand, with the legend MONETA AVG.

Related types with the same reverse, struck at other mints or with different marks or bust details, are consolidated here and listed under varieties: RIC V Allectus 82.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
5
Catalogue references
1

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Historical context

During the period of the Roman Empire, the ruler Allectus issued coinage struck at the mint of Camulodunum. His coinage appeared towards the end of the third century, amidst a broader monetary landscape shaped by soldier emperors and usurpers who produced issues across imperial and regional mint facilities.

The antoninianus was a denomination introduced by Caracalla in early 215 AD, thought to have been valued at two denarii. Characterised on male portraits by a radiate crown signifying a double denomination, it was originally silver but underwent progressive debasement down to bronze with minimal silver content as supplies dwindled and inflation mounted. On this piece, the obverse bears the portrait of Allectus with the legend "IMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG", while the reverse displays Moneta draped and holding scales alongside a cornucopiae, paired with the legend "MONETA AVG". The denomination ceased to be used by the end of the third century following monetary reforms.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Antoninianus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Camulodunum
Authority
Allectus

Design

Obverse
Bust of Allectus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Allectus, radiate, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Moneta, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand
Obverse legend
IMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
MONETA AVG

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Allectus 83
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
MONETA 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.

Documentation checklist

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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC V Allectus 25

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

  • RIC V Allectus 40

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

  • RIC V Allectus 82

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

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