The fleet of Allectus the usurper
Obverse: Short bust of the usurper Allectus, radiate (right). Legend: 'IMP. C[AESAR] ALLECTVS P[IVS] F[ELIX] AUG[VSTVS]'. Reverse: A five-oared galley with mast. Legend: 'VIRTVS AUG[VSTI]'. Inscription: 'Q.L.' below (London mint mark).
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Object Details
ID: | MEC0184 |
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Collection: | Coins and medals |
Type: | Coin |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Unknown |
Date made: | circa AD 275 |
People: | Allectus |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 19 mm |