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Sestertius - Balbinus PAX PVBLICA S C; Pax
238 year| Bronze | 25.9 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Balbinus (Decimus Caelius Calvinus Balbinus) (238) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 238 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 25.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280612 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, seated left, holding branch in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX PVBLICA S C
Translation:
Pax Publica. Senatus Consultum.
Peace of the public. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Balbinus coin is that it features the goddess Pax (Peace) on the reverse, which was a common motif during the Roman Empire. The image of Pax holding an olive branch and a scepter symbolized the idea of peace and prosperity under Roman rule. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Balbinus in 238 AD, a time when the Roman Empire was facing numerous challenges, including external threats and internal political instability. Despite these challenges, the coin's message of peace and prosperity remained an important symbol of Roman values and ideals.
