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

Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year 238
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Denarius (1/2)
Currency Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition Silver
Weight 2.6 g
Diameter 19 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#6, OCRE#ric.4.balb.6
Obverse description Bust of Balbinus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering IMP C D CAEL BALBINVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Decimus Caelius Balbinus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar Decimus Caelius Balbinus, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse description Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and short sceptre in left hand.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering P 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
Mintage ND (238) - -
Numisquare ID 2049376890
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