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A quinarius of Allectus with an elaborate patina Coin Type: Billon quinarius of Allectus, 293-296 CE
Mint and Date: London, ?
Size and Weight: 20mm x 18mm, 2.4g
Obverse: IMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG
Radiate and cuirassed bust right.
Reverse: (VIRT)VS AVG
Galley.
Exergue: Q L
Ref: RCV (1988) 3590; RIC V II 55.
Provenance: In an uncleaned lot, 2002
BW Ref: 001 026 007
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