The Usurper Laelianus

Sale: CNG 78, Lot: 1827. Estimate $2000.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 14 May 2008.  Sold For $2100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Laelianus. Romano-Gallic Usurper, AD 269. Antoninianus (3.45 g, 1h). Colonia Agrippinensis (Cologne) mint. 3rd emission. Radiate and cuirassed bust right / Victory advancing right, holding wreath and palm. RIC V 9; Gilljam dies -/53 (unlisted obv. die); Mairat 231; AGK 1c. Good VF, dark brown patina, minor porosity.