Roman Empire. Gallienus, joint reign. Antoninianus Rome mint, 255-256 A.D. LAETITIA AVGG (No reserve price)
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A silvered bronze antoninianus of Gallienus from the joint reign, minted in Rome in AD 255–256, depicting a radiate, cuirassed bust and Laetitia holding a purse and anchor.
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Roman Empire - Gallienus in the joint reign (253-260 A.D.) Silver antoninianus (2,73 g. 21 mm.). Minted in Rome, 2nd issue, AD 255-256.
IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS P F AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust right /
LAETITIA AVGG, Laetitia standing left, holding purse and anchor.
MIR 36, 98q; RIC V (joint reign) 145; Cunetio 566.
Choice fine condition, attractive portrait. Only remains a little part of the original silvering in reverse.
10959 2026-850
Seller's Story
Lucernae is a numismatic company founded in 2002 by Antonio Hinojosa Pareja, a graduate in Geography and History since 1997.
Lucernae, as is well known, is the plural of a Latin word that defines a point of light (lucerna), a typical and everyday object in any home in the classical world. In the same way, our objective is the diffusion of historical knowledge through Numismatics. Being a point of light on Antiquity just like this small ceramic container filled with oil illuminated life hundreds or thousands of years ago! Welcome to the Story through the coins!
Translated by Google TranslateRoman Empire - Gallienus in the joint reign (253-260 A.D.) Silver antoninianus (2,73 g. 21 mm.). Minted in Rome, 2nd issue, AD 255-256.
IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS P F AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust right /
LAETITIA AVGG, Laetitia standing left, holding purse and anchor.
MIR 36, 98q; RIC V (joint reign) 145; Cunetio 566.
Choice fine condition, attractive portrait. Only remains a little part of the original silvering in reverse.
10959 2026-850
Seller's Story
Lucernae is a numismatic company founded in 2002 by Antonio Hinojosa Pareja, a graduate in Geography and History since 1997.
Lucernae, as is well known, is the plural of a Latin word that defines a point of light (lucerna), a typical and everyday object in any home in the classical world. In the same way, our objective is the diffusion of historical knowledge through Numismatics. Being a point of light on Antiquity just like this small ceramic container filled with oil illuminated life hundreds or thousands of years ago! Welcome to the Story through the coins!
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Era
Before 1400
Culture/region
Roman Empire
Year/period and variation
Rome mint, 255-256 A.D. LAETITIA AVGG
Ruler
Gallienus, joint reign
Denomination
Antoninianus
Metal
Silvered Æ
Condition
Choice fine
Weight
2.73 g
