Balbinus. AD 238. Æ Sestertius (28mm, 20.34 g, 12h). Rome mint. 1st emission.

CNG Feature Auction 114
Lot: 959. Estimated: $ 1 000

Roman Imperial, 360 Photo, Bronze

Sold For $ 1 300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Balbinus. AD 238. Æ Sestertius (28mm, 20.34 g, 12h). Rome mint. 1st emission. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Providentia standing left, holding cornucopia and wand over globe at her feet to left. RIC IV 19; BMCRE 34-5; Banti 8. Dark brown patina, some red. Good VF. Expressive portrait.

From the Jack A. Frazer Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Review XX.2 Supplement (Summer 1995), no. 379.


The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 114 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 13-14 May 2020. This lot is in Session 3, which begins 14 May 2020 at 9 AM ET.

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