P M TR P COS II P P

Reference : AYC #23 (1), RIC 16

Weight: 18.32 grs

Metal: Bronze

Diameter: 32.00 mm

Scarcity: Scarce

Type:

Obverse

Reverse

IMP CAES 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 / S – C

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 06/05/2019 by Classical Numismatic Group, Electronic Auction 445, lot 476, link to the sale and their website: https://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=383267#.

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.