★ An attractive sestertius of Balbinus with a splendid patina ★

Balbinus, 238. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 32 mm, 18.33 g, 12 h), Rome, April-June 238. IMP CAES D CAEL BALBINVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Balbinus to right. Rev. P M TR P COS II P P / S - C Balbinus, togate, standing front, head to left, holding olive-branch in his right hand and parazonium in his left. BMC 28. Cohen 21. RIC 16. An attractive piece with a splendid turquoise patina. Very minor roughness , otherwise, about extremely fine.