P M TR P COS II P P
Reference : AYC #10 A (2), RIC 5
Weight: 3.25 grs
Metal: Silver
Diameter: 19.00 mm
Scarcity: Very rare
Type:
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 05/12/2011 by Auktionshaus H. D. Rauch GmbH., Auction 89, lot 1857, link to the sale: https://www.acsearch.info/search.html?id=1157150, link to their website: https://www.hdrauch.com/site/de/.
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.