Allectus
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Allectus was a Roman-Britannic usurper in Britain and northern Gaul from 293 to 296.
Allectus on a coin, with a galley on the reverse
Coin of Allectus on permanent display at the Royal Ontario Museum
Carausian revolt
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The Carausian revolt was an episode in Roman history during which a Roman naval commander, Carausius, declared himself emperor of Britain and northern Gaul. His Gallic territories were retaken by the
Allectus
…Allectus (died c. 296 AD) was a Roman-Britannic usurper in Britain and northern Gaul from 293 to 296. Allectus was treasurer to Carausius, a Menapian officer in the Roman navy who had seized power…
Coin of Carausius, minted in Londinium to pay soldiers of the Fourth Legion, c. 286-93
Coin of Constantius Chlorus