Laetitia holds a wreath and scepter or occasionally a rudder on a globe. She may rest her left hand on an anchor.
(2 coins)
57036
Add to Cart Gallienus, 253-268 A.D.
AV Aureus, 2.88g. 18.5mm. Rome, 262 A.D. GALLIENVS AVG. Laureate head of Gallienus to right. Rev. LAETITIA AVG. Laetitia standing to left holding wreath and anchor. RIC 54var. Calico 3532(this coin). MIR 479c. ; area with a weak strike at 6:00. Lustrous and of excellent quality for these crudely produced issues. Provenance/Pedigree: Extremely Fine $6,850. |
57052
Add to Cart Pertinax, 193 A.D.
AR Denarius, 3.46g. 17mm. IMP CAES P HELV PERTIN AVG. Laureate head of Pertinax to right. Rev. LAETITIA TEMPOR COS II. Laetitia standing to left holding wreath and scepter. RIC 4a. BMC 8-9. Magnificent portrait and among the finest known examples; wonderful cabinet toning.
Pedigree/Provenance
Ex: Bank Leu, Zurich, Auction 28, 1981, lot 479
Ex: Frank Sternberg, Zurich, Auction 29, 1995, lot 478
Ex: Münzen und Medaillen, Basel, Auction 92, 2002, lot 119.
Ex: Ira and Larry Goldberg, Los Angeles, Auction 80, June 3, 2014, lot 3175.
Mint State $35,000. |
