Sestertius - Pupienus PAX PVBLICA S C, Pax

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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
Weight19.2 g
Dimensions30.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#22A, OCRE#ric.4.pup.22A
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 descriptionPax, draped, seated left, holding branch in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPAX PVBLICA S C
(Translation: Pax Publica. Senatus Consultum. Peace of the public. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (238)  - -
Catalog ID1913581070
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