Dupondius - Balbinus IOVI CONSERVATORI S C, Jupiter

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year238
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDupondius (1⁄16)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight10.8 g
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Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#13, OCRE#ric.4.balb.13
Obverse descriptionBust of Balbinus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAES D CAEL BALBINVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Decimus Caelius Balbinus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar Decimus Caelius Balbinus, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionJupiter, nude except for cloak on shoudlers, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringIOVI CONSERVATORI S C
(Translation: Iovi Conservatori. Senatus Consultum. To Jupiter the Protector. Decree of the senate.)
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Mint
MintageND (238)  - -
Catalog ID8911324090
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