P M TR P COS II P P


Reference : AYC #10 A, RIC 5
Weight: 2.71 grs
Metal: Silver
Diameter: 19.00 mm
Scarcity: Very rare
Type:

Obverse

Reverse

IMP C D CAEL BALBINVS AVG

Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Balbinus to the right, seen from three quarters ahead.

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 09/09/2017 by Jean Elsen & ses fils S.A., Auction 134, lot 172, link to the sale and their website: https://www.elsen.eu/Auction-134/-1-228-MONNAIES-ANTIQUES-ANCIENT-COINS/-152-190-EMPIRE-ROMAIN-ROMAN-EMPIRE/emodule/2229/eitem/53522.

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.