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RIC V Allectus 94

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Allectus 94. 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 AVG.

The reverse shows providentia, draped, standing left, holding globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand, with the legend PROVID AVG.

Evidence at a glance

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Catalogue references
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Historical context

The antoninianus was introduced by Caracalla in early AD 215 as a double denomination valued at two denarii. On this issue, the emperor is depicted wearing a radiate crown, which denoted the double denomination, accompanied by the reverse legend "PROVID AVG" and an image of Providentia holding a globe and cornucopiae.

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
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand
Obverse legend
IMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
PROVID AVG

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Allectus 94
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
PROVID 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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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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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC V Allectus 102

    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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