Rare ancient Roman gold coin to be auctioned in London(1/3)

The photo shows a highly rare ancient Roman gold coin which will be auctioned in London in June this year. The incredibly rare gold coin, known as an Aureus, dates from AD 293-296 and bears a depiction of Allectus, who briefly seized control of Britain from the rest of the Roman Empire. (Photo/VCG)

The photo shows a highly rare ancient Roman gold coin which will be auctioned in London in June this year. The incredibly rare gold coin, known as an Aureus, dates from AD 293-296 and bears a depiction of Allectus, who briefly seized control of Britain from the rest of the Roman Empire. (Photo/VCG)

The photo shows a highly rare ancient Roman gold coin which will be auctioned in London in June this year. The incredibly rare gold coin, known as an Aureus, dates from AD 293-296 and bears a depiction of Allectus, who briefly seized control of Britain from the rest of the Roman Empire. (Photo/VCG)