Davissons Ltd.
Auction 39 1 Apr 2020
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Pupienus. A.D. 238. AR denarius. 3.55 gm. 20 mm. Rome mint. His laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right; IMP C M CLOD PVPIENVS AVG / Pax seated left, holding olive branch and scepter; PAX PVBLICA. RIC IV.2 4. RSC 22. Almost FDC; virtually as struck; lightly iridescent toning; fresh surfaces; depression on cheek running through beard to chin, appears to have been in the flan prior to striking as beard detail is still visible, just less well struck. An exceptional example.