Balbinus – Hand-Struck Copper Sestertius Replica (Rome mint)

30,00 €

Æ Copper Roman Empire Sestertius (37.6mm, 31.37g.) Balbinus, Rome mint, struck 238 A.D. Unpublished in standard references reverse. Individually hammered using traditional striking techniques to capture the weight, texture, and character of ancient originals.

✔ Solid copper (Æ)
✔ Hand-struck, not cast or machine-pressed
✔ Historically accurate legends & iconography
✔ Each piece is unique by design
✔ Museum-quality replica for collectors and study

Photos show a previously struck coin. The coin you receive may vary slightly in shape, centering and surface appearance. Ships within 3 business days.

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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

A perfect choice for Numismatists, Historians, Military Veterans, Collectors.

Weight 31,4 g
Dimensions 37,6 mm

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