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allectus aureus

The rare gold aureus of Allectus, Emperor of Britain CE 293-296, that sold for $701,648 in DNW’s June sale, a record price for any Roman coin struck in Britain. (Images courtesy and © Dix Noonan Webb)
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Allectus Aureus Realizes $701,648

By Kerry Rodgers
Rare gold aureus of Allectus, Emperor of Britain 293-296 CE, found in a ploughed field in March and scheduled for sale in June by DNW with an estimate c. $90,000-130,000. On the reverse is Sol Invictus with globe, whip and captives. Images courtesy & © Dix Noonan Webb.
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DNW Slate Rare Allectus Aureus Find

By Kerry Rodgers