Lot 816
Balbinus. AD 238. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.11 g, 12h). Rome mint. 1st emission.
Sold
$550
Est.
$500
Starting Bid: $300
Live Auction
Triton XXIII – Session Three – Roman Imperial Coinage Part II through World Coinage Part I
Live bidding began Jan 15, 2020 at 9:00 AM EST
Description
Balbinus. AD 238. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.11 g, 12h). Rome mint. 1st emission. IMP C D CAEL BALBINVS AVG, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / P M TR P COS II P P, Balbinus standing facing, head left, holding branch with his right hand and parazonium with his left. RIC IV 5; RSC 20; BMCRE 26-7. Lightly toned with underlying luster, a few minor spots of verdigris. EF.

From the Jack A. Frazer Collection. Ex Leu 75 (25 October 1999), lot 1581.


The final winners of all Triton XXIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2020. Triton XXIII – Session Three – Roman Imperial Coinage Part II through World Coinage Part II will be held Wednesday morning, 15 January 2020 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and in person at the public auction, 22.50% for all others.