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.