P M TR P COS II P P

Reference : AYC #24, RIC 18

Weight: 27.30 grs

Metal: Bronze

Diameter: 29.00 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

Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus with the right hand and a scepter with the left hand.

Photo of a coin sold the ? by Classical Numismatic Group, Web shop, lot ?, link to the sale and their website: https://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=79734. Formerly sold by Helbing, Auktions Katalog 63, 29/04/1931, collection Dr Prix, lot 1128.

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.