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RIC V Allectus 85

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Allectus 85. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Allectus. Mint: Camulodunum. The obverse shows bust of Allectus, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Allectus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, with the legend IMP C ALLECTVS P F I AVG.

The reverse shows pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and vertical sceptre in left hand, with the legend PAX AVG.

Evidence at a glance

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Historical context

This silver coin was issued under the authority of Allectus during the Roman imperial period. It was struck at the mint of Camulodunum, carrying the obverse legend "IMP C ALLECTVS P F I AVG".

Introduced in early 215 AD by Caracalla, the antoninianus was a Roman denomination thought to have been valued at two denarii. It was identified by the radiate crown worn by the emperor, which signified that the piece was a double denomination. Although initially minted in silver, the denomination suffered from progressive debasement as the Roman Empire faced shortages of silver bullion, driven by an absence of newly conquered territory and exhausted mines. A succession of soldier emperors and usurpers required coinage to pay soldiers and secure their loyalty. By the late third century AD, antoniniani were produced in vast numbers and eventually ceased to be used following monetary reforms.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Antoninianus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Camulodunum
Authority
Allectus

Design

Obverse
Bust of Allectus, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Allectus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and vertical sceptre in left hand
Obverse legend
IMP C ALLECTVS P F I AVG
Reverse legend
PAX AVG

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Allectus 85
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP C ALLECTVS P F I 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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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC V Allectus 32

    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 90

    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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