P M TR P COS II P P

Reference : AYC #10 B, RIC -

Weight: 2.97 grs

Metal: Silver

Diameter: 21.00 mm

Scarcity: Extremely rare

Type:

Obverse

Reverse

IMP C D CAEL BALBINVS AVG

Laureate and draped bust of Balbinus right, seen from three quarters back.

P M TR P – COS II P P

The genius of the senate standing left, holding a branch with the right hand and a short scepter with the left hand.

Photo of a coin sold the 08/01/2013 by Classical Numismatic Group, Triton XVI, lot 1117, link to the sale: https://www.acsearch.info/search.html?id=1482318, link to their website: https://www.cngcoins.com/.

Curtis Clay had referenced this bust for several other other types. I add this bust for this type, not referenced so far.

I noted "genius of the senate" on the reverse unlike RIC 4B which notes "the emperor standing on the left ...". Indeed, this character always appears at the same age and bearded whether it is for emperors bearded or not, young or old.