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Dupondius - Balbinus P M TR P COS II P P S C
238 year| Bronze | 11 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Balbinus (Decimus Caelius Calvinus Balbinus) (238) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 238 |
| Value | Dupondius (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280604 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Balbinus, togate, standing left, holding branch in extended right hand and parazonium in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P COS II P P S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae, Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time, father of the nation, Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Balbinus, a Roman emperor who ruled from 238 AD, is interesting because it was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Balbinus was one of several emperors who ruled during the Year of the Six Emperors, a period of political instability in which multiple emperors were appointed and assassinated within a short span of time. Despite this, the coin still bears the traditional imagery and inscriptions of Roman coins, showcasing the enduring power and influence of the Roman Empire even during times of upheaval.
