Sestertius - Pupienus PAX PVBLICA S C, Pax

€1.00
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
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#22B, OCRE#ric.4.pup.22B
Obverse descriptionBust of Pupienus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAES CLOD PVPIEN MAXIMVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Clodius Pupienus Maximus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Marcus Clodius Pupienus Maximus, 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 ID7842101520
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