ROMAN. Laelianus. Romano-Gallic Usurper, A.D. 269. Antoninianus (3.77g). Colonia Agrippinensis (Cologne) mint. 1st emission, circa early A.D. 269. IMP C LAELIANVS P F AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust right, slight drapery on left shoulder / VICTORIA AVG, Victory, draped, running right, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm frond cradled in left arm over left shoulder. RIC V.4 472; Gilljam dies XXXV/19; AGK 1c. Very attractive dark brown patina. Well centred, with sharp, crisp details, an exceptional specimen with outstanding eye appeal. gEF. Without doubt among the finest known and noticeably finer than most recently sold examples. It compares with Triton XXIX, lot 824 (13 Jan 2026), hammered USD 2,750, and Triton XXIX, lot 838 (13 Jan 2026), hammered USD 3,000; in our view, it even appears finer than the best recorded example at the time, Paul-Francis Jacquier Auction 42, lot 702 (16 Sep 2016), hammered EUR 9,500. This antoninianus of Laelianus marks a lightning revolt on the Rhine in A.D. 269. He challenged Postumus and struck coins in the Rhine region, but his rule lasted only weeks before he was killed by his own troops.

Estimate: AUD 5000