Sestertius - Balbinus PROVIDENTIA DEORVM S C, Providentia

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year238
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSestertius (1/8)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight21.6 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#19, OCRE#ric.4.balb.19
Obverse descriptionBust of Balbinus, laureate, 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 descriptionProvidentia, draped, standing left, holding wand in right hand over globe set on ground and cornucopiae in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPROVIDENTIA DEORVM S C
(Translation: Providentia Deorum. Senatus Consultum. Providence of the gods. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (238)  - -
Catalog ID7227411500
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