The Coin Cabinet

Kallista 1  –  3 October 2024

The Coin Cabinet, Kallista 1

Ancient Coins

Th, 03.10.2024, from 3:00 PM CEST
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Description

★ Extremely Rare ★

ROMAN EMPIRE. Gallienus.
Gold Aureus, AD 262. Rome.
Obv: GALLIENVS AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust right. Rev: LAETITIA AVG, Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath and anchor.

Very Fine; traces of mounting from 11-1h.

From the Ion Collection; acquired directly from Baldwin's (2022), stock ticket included; ex Harmers of London, Auction 3 (26/9/2022), lot 107.

Reference: RIC V.1-54 (Sole Reign); Calicó-3532a.
Rarity: Extremely Rare; seemingly just the 4th example to come to auction in the past 20 years.
Die Axis: 6h.
Diameter: 19 mm.
Weight: 2.65 g.

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Price realized 1'250 GBP
Starting price 1'250 GBP
Estimate 2'500 GBP
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