Code: 13077
This is a scarce ancient Roman Æ Quinarius of the British Emperor Allectus, minted in London between 293 and 296 AD.
Obverse: IMP C ALLECTVS PF AVG "Emperor Caesar Alectus, pius fortunate August" Radiate crowned and cuirassed bust right.
Reverse: VIRTVS AVG "Courage and Strength of the August" Galley left, with mast; waves below
An experimental denomination issued only during this reign, the types of the so-called 'quinarius' would seem to indicate that it was in some way associated with the operations of the fleet, upon which the survival of the rebel regime in Britain was entirely dependent. Rogiet 1014, Burnett Coinage 112.
CULTURE: ROMAN Britannic Empire (Roman splinter states)
DENOMINATION: Quinarius
MATERIAL: AE Bronze
DATE: 293 - 296 AD
MINTMARK: Q L Londinium, 4th officina
SIZE: 18mm dia
WEIGHT: 1.96 grams
ATTRIBUTION: Sp. #692 RIC V.2 58; Burnett 107; Webb 94.
PROVENANCE: Formerly in a private collection in Bristol, United Kingdom
