Dupondius - Balbinus P M TR P COS II P P S C

€280,604.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year238
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDupondius (1⁄16)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight11 g
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Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#17, OCRE#ric.4.balb.17
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 descriptionBalbinus, togate, standing left, holding branch in extended right hand and parazonium in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P COS II P P S C
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae, Senatus Consultum. High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time, father of the nation, Decree of the senate.)
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MintageND (238)  - -
Catalog ID9113715600
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