Allectus Roman Britain Quinarius AE Radiate Galley Virtus Avg C Mint Colchester
£100.00
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Allectus Roman Britain Quinarius AE Radiate Galley Virtus Avg C Mint Colchester
£100.00
An authentic ancient Roman-British copper quinarius struck under the usurper Emperor Allectus (AD 293-296). This iconic piece of British history features the famous "Virtus" galley design, representing the naval strength Allectus relied on to hold Britain against Rome. Item Specifications: • Ruler: Allectus (Romano-British Empire) • Date: c. AD 294-296 • Denomination: AE Quinarius • Mint: "C" Mint (Camulodunum / Colchester) •
Obverse: IMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG, Radiate and cuirassed bust right.
Reverse: VIRTVS AVG, Galley sailing left. • Mintmark: Q C in exergue. • References: RIC V 128 / Sear 13876 . Bold reverse galley details with a completely legible "QC" mintmark