Sestertius - Pupienus P M TR P COS II P P S C

€280,662.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year238
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueSestertius (1/8)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight20.2 g
Dimensions31.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#15, OCRE#ric.4.pup.15
Obverse descriptionBust of Pupienus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAES M CLOD PVPIENVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Marcus Clodius Pupienus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar Marcus Clodius Pupienus, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionPupienus, 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.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (238)  - -
Catalog ID3023849720
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