Roman Empire, Pupienus, 238, Sestertius, Rome, rare

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Roman Empire. Pupienus, 238. Sestertius, Rome. Bronze 21.03 g.; 31 mm.
Obverse: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Pupienus to right. Obverse caption: IMP CAES M CLOD PVPIENVS AVG //
Reverse: Pax seated left on throne, holding olive branch in her right hand and transverse scepter in her left. Reverse caption: PAX PVBLICA // S C

RIC: 22a.

Rare coin in excellent quality. Superior eye appeal. Almost uncirculated AU 50-53

Comment

Superb example of a Sestertius of one of the first emperors of the military crisis of the 3rd century, Pupienus, who reigned for only a few months, between 22 April and 29 July 238.

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