329, Lot: 537. Estimate $100. Sold for $170. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Allectus. Romano-British Emperor, AD 293-296. Quinarius (18mm, 2.45 g, 6h). “C” mint. Radiate and cuirassed bust right / Galley with four oarsmen and mainmast left; male figure at prow, holding spear and shield. Cf. RIC V 130 (“steersman” at prow); cf. Rogiet 3687 (Victory at prow); cf. Burnett, Coinage 212 (Victory at prow); CNG 73, lot 684 (same rev. die). VF, brown patina. Very rare variant.

From the Simon Shipp Collection.