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Allectus

Allectus

Usurper (AD 293-296)

Allectus murdered the usurper Carausius and inherited his British-based empire. He was defeated in the invasion by Constantius I and killed


Obverse Legends on coins depicting Allectus

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Coins of Allectus currently available

Coin image Allectus
Bronze antoninianus issued AD 294/295
Obv: IMP C ALLECTVS PF AVG, Radiate, cuirassed bust facing right
Rev: PAX AVG, (ML in ex.), Pax standing holding olive-branch and traverse sceptre, S A across
Very Fine   |   AUD $250.00