Aureus - Allectus Double Captives

Issuer Britannic Empire (Roman splinter states)
Year 293-296
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Aureus (25⁄2)
Currency Antoninianus (286-296)
Composition Gold
Weight 4.31 g
Diameter 20 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#4 , OCRE#ric.5.all.4 , RPC S.5#8 , RCV IV#683 , BCV#13780 , Calicó#4790 , Cohen#29
Obverse description Laureate Military bust of Allectus facing right with lettering around.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering IMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG
(Translation: Imperator Consul Allectus, Pius Felix, Augustus)
Reverse description Sol, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe or whip in left hand; sometimes flanked by two captives.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering ORIENS AVG ML
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (293-296) - -
Numisquare ID 6851371310
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