The Roman Empire
Balbinus, 22 April – 29 July 238. Denarius, Roma April-July 238, AR 2.63 g.
Description: IMP C D C AEL BALBINVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. VICT – ORIA AVGG Victory standing facing, head l., holding wreath and palm-branch over shoulder. References: C 27
BMC 37
RIC 8 Condition: Wonderful iridescent tone and extremely fine Provenance: Sternberg sale 13, 1983, 892
51 Gallery sale October 2014, 96
Privately purchased from Tradart