Allectus; AE Antoninianus, London; Pax
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Description
Allectus (293 – 296 AD). AE Antoninianus, London mint. IMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG; radiate and cuirassed bust right / PAX AVG; Pax standing left holding scepter and olive branch, S in left field, P in right field, ML in ex.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE23 |
| Weight [g]: | 3,76 |
| Grade: | gF/gF |
| Attribution: | RIC V 28 |
| Commentary: | thick dark green patina with bronze highlights, good details with legible legends, well centered |
Historical Context
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.
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