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AR23 - Pupienus and Balbinus L Α

Features

Issuer Alexandria (Egypt)
Emperor Balbinus (Decimus Caelius Calvinus Balbinus) (238)
Type Standard circulation coins
Year 238
Composition Billon
Weight 12.36 g
Diameter 23 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
544137
References RPC Online VII.2# 3684
Roman Provincial Coinage (https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/)

Obverse

Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Balbinus, right, seen from front

Lettering: Α Κ ΔΕΚ ΚΑΙΛ ΒΑΛΒΙΝΟϹ ϹΕ(Β)

Unabridged legend: Αὐτοκράτωρ Καῖσαρ Δέκιμος Καίλιος Βαλβῖνος Σεβαστός

Translation: Emperor Caesar Decimus Caelius Balbinus Augustus

Reverse

Zeus seated left, holding patera and sceptre; at left, eagle

Lettering: L Α

Unabridged legend: ἔτους αʹ

Translation: of year 1

Mint

Alexandria (ancient), Egypt (332 BC - 476 AD)

Comments

BMC 1840; DS 10178

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© British Museum, 1862,1021.1
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