Balbinus Æ Sestertius Roman Empire 238 AD Copper Coin with Oxidized Green Patina Unpublished Reverse Museum Reproduction CBRS0047

Decimus Caelius Balbinus was elected along with Pupienus to end the reign of the brutal thug Maximinus. A military stalemate ensued, until Maximinus was murdered by his own troops. However, the general population and more importantly the Praetorian guard held little respect for the two ex-senators and they were murdered after a reign of 99 days.

DESIGN:
Obverse side
Laureate, draped, & cuirassed bust right
Legend:
IMP CAES D CAEL BALBINVS AVG

Reverse side
Emperor, togate, standing to left, raising right hand to a scepter on which is an eagle
Legend:
PROVIDENTIA DEORVM S-C

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