Allectus; AE Quinarius, Londinium; galley
50,00 €
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.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE20 |
| Weight [g]: | 2,04 |
| Grade: | gF/F |
| Attribution: | RIC 55; C 85 |
| Commentary: | rare; brown patina, good portrait, some porosity on reverse |
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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