Pupienus, 238 A.D.

Pupienus, 238 A.D.

AE Sestertius, 16.97g.  30mm.  IMP CAES M CLOD PVPIENVS AVG.  Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Pupienus to right.  Rev. VICTORIA AVGG S C.  Victory standing to left holding palm branch and wreath.  RIC 175, 23a.  BMC 255, 58. Excellent strike with an attractive green patina and completely natural un-cleaned surfaces.

Provenance/Pedigree:

Ex: NAC, Zurich, Auction 4, February 27, 1991, lot 433
Ex: Baldwins, NY Auction XXIII, January, 6, 2010, lot 202.

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Extremely Fine $12,000.00