P. Porcius Laeca AR Denarius. Rome, circa 110-109. Helmeted head of Roma to right; ROMA above, P•LAECA behind, X (mark of value) below chin / Male figure in military dress standing to left, with right hand raised; togate male figure standing to left, attendant standing to right, holding rods; PROVOCO in exergue. Crawford 301/1; BMCRR Italy 649; RSC Porcia 4. 3.48g, 18mm, 3h.
Good Extremely Fine; exceptional for the type, attractive light iridescent tone with an underlying lustre.
From the Andrew McCabe Collection, collector's ticket included;
Ex Poinssot Collection (assembled 1879-1967), Tauler & Fau, Auction 95, 2 November 2021, lot 178.
Price realized | 1'400 GBP |
Starting price | 390 GBP |
Estimate | 650 GBP |