Roman Empire. Balbinus (AD 238). Sestertius 238

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Description from the seller

From my private collection!

Balbinus AE Sesterz, Liberalitas (reverse) Balbinus (ca. April–June 238 AD).

AE Sesterz (28 mm, 17.64 g), Romania.

Front: IMP CAES D CAEL BALBINVS AVG, crowned, draped, and armored bust facing right.

Back: LIBERALITAS AVGVSTORVM / S-C, Liberalitas, draped, facing forward, head turned to the left, holding an abacus in the right hand and balancing a cornucopia with the left arm, with a fold of cloth over the left arm.

RIC IV 15.

Rare. Good portrait. Top patina!

From my private collection!

Balbinus AE Sesterz, Liberalitas (reverse) Balbinus (ca. April–June 238 AD).

AE Sesterz (28 mm, 17.64 g), Romania.

Front: IMP CAES D CAEL BALBINVS AVG, crowned, draped, and armored bust facing right.

Back: LIBERALITAS AVGVSTORVM / S-C, Liberalitas, draped, facing forward, head turned to the left, holding an abacus in the right hand and balancing a cornucopia with the left arm, with a fold of cloth over the left arm.

RIC IV 15.

Rare. Good portrait. Top patina!

Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture/region
Roman Empire
Year/Period and Variation
238
Ruler
Balbinus (AD 238)
Denomination
Sestertius
Condition
Ungraded
Weight
19.1 g
Number of items
1
AustriaVerified
35
Objects sold
100%
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