Roman Empire, Pupienus (238 AD) , AR Antoninianus

238 AD, Rome mint (Year of the Six Emperors)

Roman Empire, Pupienus (238 AD) , AR Antoninianus
Roman Empire, Pupienus (238 AD) , AR Antoninianus
450.00 VAT margin scheme
Article code21-2703
Antoninianus Pupienus, struck Rome 22 April - 29 July 238 AD, issue 2

Obverse: Radiate, heavy-bearded, draped and cuirassed bust of Pupienus, facing right.
Legend: IMP CAES M CLOD PVPIENVS AVG.
Reverse: Two right hands clasped.
Legend: AMOR MVTVVS AVGG.

Diameter: ± 21,8 mm
Weight: ± 3.38 g
Attractive cabinet toning, VF
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Pupienus (Marcus Clodius Pupienus Maximus Augustus) jointly ruled with Balbinus as Roman Emperor for just three months in 238 AD, during the tumultuous 'Year of the Six Emperors'.

The reverse legend, AMOR MVTVVS AVGG, featuring on coinage of both Balbinus and Pupienus, translates as 'Mutual affection of the Emperors' and symbolises the equal and joint rule of the co-emperors.

Features and Specifications

Period Roman
Category Coins
Material Silver
Country Roman Empire