Sestertius - Balbinus CONCORDIA AVGG S C, Concordia

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year238
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSestertius (1/8)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight20.8 g
Dimensions30.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#22, OCRE#ric.4.balb.22, BMC RE#18, Cohen#4
Obverse descriptionBust of Balbinus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAES D CAEL BALBINVS AVG
(Translation: Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar Decimus Caelius Balbinus, emperor (Augustus))
Reverse descriptionConcordia, draped, seated left, holding patera in extended right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCONCORDIA AVGG S C
(Translation: Harmony of the two emperors. Decree of the senate)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (238)  - -
Catalog ID1529119450
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