Allectus. Romano-British Emperor, AD 293-296. Antoninianus (20mm, 4.38 g, 6h). Londinium (London) mint. Good VF.

CNG Feature Auction 126
Lot: 888.
Closing Date: May 29 2024 11:00 ET

Roman Imperial, Billon

Estimate: $ 1 000

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Allectus. Romano-British Emperor, AD 293-296. Antoninianus (20mm, 4.38 g, 6h). Londinium (London) mint. IMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust left, holding spear over shoulder and shield / LAETITIA AVG, Laetitia standing left, holding wreath and anchor; S|A//ML. RIC V.5 114 (forthcoming); RIC V 22; cf. Burnett, Coinage 5-8 (for similar issues); SCBC 684. Rough dark brown-red patina, reverse slightly off center. Good VF. Extremely rare. Only seven examples noted in RIC V.5. A wonderful and detailed bust.

From the Dr. Malcolm Lyne Collection. Ex Numismatica Ars Classica 39 (16 May 2007), lot 181 (hammer CHF 2500); purchased from Harlan J. Berk.


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