Balbinus with Pupenius and Gordian III Æ Sestertius Roman Empire 238 AD Copper Coin Aged with Oxidized Green Patina Museum Reproduction CBRS0106

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
Bust of Balbinus, laureate and draped, right
Legend:
IMP CAES D CAEL BALBINVS AVG

Reverse side
Balbinus, Pupienus and Gordian III seated on raised platform, behind them, a soldier standing with spear, before them Liberalitas standing left, holding abacus and cornucopiae, a citizen mounting steps to receive the largesse
Legend:
LIBERALITAS AVGVSTORVM, S C in ex

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