Quinarius of Allectus

This is the last coin from the group that came in from Robin Domes. Like the others, it was unearthed in Northamptonshire and is a Roman coin but billon rather than silver.

This coin is a half antoninianus or quinarius of Allectus, who had been a close associate of Carausius. However, when the latter was murdered Allectus took over the rule of Britain but fell from power when Constantius arrived with an invasion force in AD 296.

On the obverse is a radiate head of Allectus facing right and a legend reading IMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG. On the reverse is a galley and a legend reading VIRTVS AVG. The mint letters beneath the galley aren’t altogether clear but are probably Q L for London. In volume IV of David Sear’s Roman Coins and Their Values this type is listed as number 13870.

Valuation

Robin’s find would grade about VF, which is above average but the coin isn’t particularly scarce. In its present condition my price range would be £50-60.

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