Watch List notes:

Balbinus, 238. Antoninianus (Silver, 23 mm, 4.66 g, 12 h), Rome, circa April-June 238. IMP CAES D CAEL BALBINVS AVG Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Balbinus to right. Rev. FIDES MVTVA AVGG Clasped right hands. BMC 71. Cohen 6. RIC 11. A very attractive example, sharply struck on a broad flan and with an excellent portrait. Very minor deposits on the obverse, otherwise, virtually as struck.


From the collection of a maître cuisinier, acquired before 2005.