Description: Allectus (293 - 296 AD). AE Quinarius, Londinium mint. IMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG; radiate and cuirassed bust right / VIRTVS AVG; galley right, with five oarsmen, QL in ex.

Diameter: AE20 mm

Weight: 2,04 g

Grade: gF/F

Attribution: RIC 55; C 85

Commentary: rare; brown patina, good portrait, some porosity on reverse

History: We know next to nothing about Allectus, but his ascend to power through murdering his predecessor went probably smoothly, because the output of coinage and its distribution coincide with the one of his predecessor.

Article Number: 057-08-03-42384