Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 103 - 874 Numistats ref: 260714
Balbinus
Authority
Sestertius
Denomination
-
Year
RIC ric.4.balb.15
RIC 15
References
Category
Balbinus.
AD 238. Æ Sestertius (30mm, 18.11 g, 1h). Rome mint. Special inaugural emission. IMP CAES D CAEL BALBINVS AVG, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / LIBERALITAS AVGVSTORVM, S C across field, Liberalitas, draped, standing facing, head left, holding abacus in right hand and cradling cornucopia with left arm, fold of drapery over left arm. RIC IV 15; BMCRE 2-3; Banti 2. EF, natural dark green patina with touches of red. Nice sharp edges on this sestertius. Wonderful portrait.
Description
EF
Grade
1599.84 EUR
Starting
2666.39 EUR
Estimate
1599.84 EUR
Realized
Roman Imperial. Balbinus. Sestertius RIC ric.4.balb.15 RIC 15
Balbinus
Authority
Sestertius
Denomination
-
Mint
-
Year
RIC ric.4.balb.15
RIC 15
References
IMP CAES D CAEL BALBINVS AVG
Obverse Legend
LIBERALITAS AVGVSTORVM S C
Reverse Legend
Bust of Balbinus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right
Obverse Type
Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand
Reverse Type
Sold (80%)
Unsold (20%)
