Balbinus, Sestertius

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Balbinus (AD 238). Bronze Sestertius, mint of Rome. Obverse: IMP CAES D C AEL BALBINVS AVG, draped and cuirassed laureate bust of Balbinus facing right. Reverse: PROVIDENTIA DEORVM S-C, Providentia…
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Description

Balbinus (AD 238).

Bronze Sestertius, mint of Rome.

Obverse: IMP CAES D C AEL BALBINVS AVG, draped and cuirassed laureate bust of Balbinus facing right.
Reverse: PROVIDENTIA DEORVM S-C, Providentia standing left, holding cornucopiae and wand over globe.

(RIC 19).

Very Fine or better. Pleasing dark green patina. Scarce.

21.08g.

Ex Rauch Sale 32 (1984) Lot #819.

Specification

Period 238 - 238 AD
Date AD 238
Coin Group

Ancient Rome

Denomination

Sestertius

Country

Third Century

Coin House

Balbinus

Metal

Bronze

Mint Mark

Rome

References RIC 19.
Weight 21.08 g

Provenance

Ex Rauch Sale 32 (1984) Lot #819.

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