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The Roman Empire Balbinus (April-July AD 238)
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Description
Denarius. AD 238, Rome. 2.76 g. 20.00 mm. 12h
Obv. IMP C D CAEL BALBINVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust to right.
Rev. PROVIDENTIA DEORVM, Providentia standing to left, holding a wand in lowered right hand over a globe at feet to left, and cornucopiae in left hand.
RIC IV 7; BMCRE 33; RSC 23.
Lightly toned and with a bold and attractive portrait. The reverse struck from a slightly worn die and with minor flan faults, otherwise, almost extremely fine.
From the Rev. Dr. Stephen Knapp Collection, formed since 1982 (Ex. Leu Numismatik Web Auction 30, 2024, Lot 2394).