July 15, 2026
Romano-British Empire. Allectus, usurper in Britain (r. 293-296 AD) AE (Bronze) quinarius. Mint C; most like Camulodunum (Colchester), but possibly London. Choice Fine; from the British Museum Collection.
July 15, 2026
Born into a wealthy and traditional senatorial family, Gallienus was the son of Valerian and Mariniana. The defeat and capture of Valerian at Edessa in 260 by the Sasanian Empire threw the Roman Empire into the chaos of civil war.
July 15, 2026
Romano-British Empire "Allectus, Usurper" AE Quinarius (293-297 AD) - NGC Choice VF! 4/5 Strike, 2/5 Surfaces. Reverse: Galley left, with cabin and mast; six oars, three waves below. It directly references the naval power that was the foundation of the British usurpers' independence.
July 15, 2026
Romano-British Empire. Allectus, usurper in Britain (r. 293-296 AD) AE (Bronze) quinarius. Mint C; most like Camulodunum (Colchester), but possibly London. About VF; well-centered with a strong portrait.
July 15, 2026
Romano-British Empire. Allectus, usurper in Britain (r. 293-296 AD) AE (Bronze) quinarius. Mint C; most like Camulodunum (Colchester), but possibly London. About Fine.
July 15, 2026
Unabridged legend: Imperator Caesar Marcus Aurelius Maximianus Augustus. Translation: The emperor caesar Marcus Aurelius Maximianus, august. Maximian, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding parazonium in right hand and receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter; Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre.
