Outstanding Balbinus' Portrait


Balbinus (238 AD). AR Denarius. April-June 238 AD. Rome mint. Obv. IMP C D CAEL BALBINVS AVG. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTORIA AVGG. Victory standing facing, head left, holding wreath in outstretched right hand and palm frond in left arm. RIC IV 8. 3.07 g. 21.00 mm. R. Rare. Broad flan and superb portrait. From a slightly worn reverse die, otherwise. about EF.