Balbinus; AE Sestertius; emperor with olive branch
Description:
Balbinus (238 AD). AE Sestertius, Rome mint 238AD. IMP CAES D CAEL BALBINVS AVG; laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / P M TR P COS II P P; Balbinus standing left, holding olive branch and parazonium; S C across field.
Diameter:
AE30 mm
Weight:
14,92 g
Grade:
gF/gF
Attribution:
RIC IV 16
Commentary:
brown patina with lighter highlights, great profile of Balbinus
History:
Historia Augusta describes Balbinus as having been "fond of wine, of eating, and of love".
Article Number:
001-01-01-44147