ROMAN IMPERIAL AND PROVINCIAL COINS
Pupienus, 238. Denarius (Silver, 22 mm, 2.72 g, 12 h), Rome, 238. IMP C M CLOD PVPIENVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Pupienus to right. Rev. PAX PVBLICA Pax seated left, holding branch in her right hand and scepter in her left. BMC 46. Cohen 22. RIC 4. A splendid, beautifully struck coin; lustrous and with a fine portrait. Slightly ragged edges, otherwise, virtually as struck.
From a Swiss collection.