P M TR P COS II P P

Reference : AYC #17, RIC 17

Weight: 11.00 grs

Metal: Bronze

Diameter: ?

Scarcity: Very rare

Type:

Obverse

Reverse

IMP CAES D CAEL BALBINVS AVG

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

P M TR – P – COS II P P / S – C

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

Coin preserved at the British museum, Museum number 1992,0509.292, link to the coin: https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/C_1992-0509-292.

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.