Sestertius - Balbinus VICTORIA AVGG S C, Victory

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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
Weight19.7 g
Dimensions30.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#25, OCRE#ric.4.balb.25
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 descriptionVictory, winged, draped, standing front, head left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVICTORIA AVGG S C
(Translation: Victoria Duorum Augustorum. Senatus Consultum. Victory of the two emperors (Augusti). Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (238)  - -
Catalog ID3996366330
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