© CGB
© CGB
Antoninianus - Allectus PAX; Londinium
| Silver | 3.28 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Britannic Empire (Roman splinter states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Allectus (293-296) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 293-296 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus (286-296) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.28 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#396602 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and anchor, javelin, rudder, or baton in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LAETITIA AVG
S-A
ML
Translation: Laetitia Augusta
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus coin is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted during the reign of Allectus, who was a usurper who seized power in Britain and established the Britannic Empire, a short-lived Roman splinter state. Despite the political instability of the time, the coin still bears the image of the Roman goddess Pax (Peace) on one side, indicating a desire for peace and stability in the region.
