Denarius - Balbinus P M TR P COS II P P, Felicitas

€280,617.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year238
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueDenarius (1/2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.6 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#6, OCRE#ric.4.balb.6
Obverse descriptionBust of Balbinus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C D CAEL BALBINVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Decimus Caelius Balbinus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar Decimus Caelius Balbinus, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionFelicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and short sceptre in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P COS II P P
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae. High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time, father of the nation.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (238)  - -
Catalog ID2049376890
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