Roman Empire, Balbinus (238 CE), sestertius
Weight 15.76 g, diameter 29 mm
Obverse: IMP CAES D CAEL BALBINVS AVG,bust of Balbinus wearing a laurel wreath, drapery, and cuirass, facing right
Reverse: P M TR P COS II P P, Balbinus in a toga standing facing left, holding a branch and a parazonium, with S C on either side
An extremely rare coin depicting Balbinus, who, despite holding office for only 99 days, managed to mint a small number of coins bearing his image, making them highly sought after by collectors. Very high relief with a vivid likeness of the emperor
