Balbinus AR Denarius. Rome, AD 238. IMP C D CAEL BALBINVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / PROVIDENTIA DEORVM, Providentia standing to left, holding a wand in lowered right hand over a globe at feet to left, and cornucopiae in left hand. RIC IV 7; BMCRE 33; RSC 23. 3.29g, 21mm, 11h.
Good Extremely Fine; beautiful old cabinet tone highlighting a bold and attractive portrait.
Ex Leu Numismatik AG, Auction 1, 25 October 2017, lot 299;
Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Auction 96, 14 May 2014, lot 832.