Gallienus — Antoninianus, LAETITIA AVGG

Issued in AD 256–257 during the joint reign of Valerian and Gallienus, this antoninianus shows Gallienus radiate and cuirassed, facing right, with the legend IMP GALLIENVS AVG. The portrait and radiate crown remain distinct; the irregular flan has edge chips and cracks.The reverse legend LAETITIA AVGG means “the joy of the Augusti,” referring to the two emperors. Laetitia stands left holding a wreath and an anchor, her figure and attributes visible among the surviving legend.Attribution: RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 442fMint: UncertainWeight: 2.27 gDiameter: 23 mmCatalogued in the NumisLens cabinet — NL-51AG2-ZAQGBCombined shipping is available — buy more than one coin and pay a single shipping charge.Attribution is believed to be correct, but ancient coin attributions can vary and the catalogue reference may be subject to revision.