Lot 4446

Description

Allectus, (A.D. 293-296), billon antoninianus, London mint, issued 294-5, (4.09 g), obv. radiate cuirassed bust of Allectus to right, around IMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG, rev. LAETITIA AVG, Laetitia standing left, holding wreath and anchor, S A across, ML in exergue, (S.13811, RIC 22, Webb 24-28) (illustrated); Gallienus, (A.D. 253-268), billon antoninianus, (3.68 g), Antioch mint, issued 264, obv. around GALLIENVS P F AVG, radiate bust right, rev. ROMAE AETERNAE, Roma seated left holding Victory and spear, (S.10343, RIC 655, RSC 919). Last coin with some silvering, otherwise very fine - good very fine. (2)

Ex Elvira Elisa Clain-Stefanelli (1914-2001) collection [as the Demarete Collection].