Pupienus, 238 A.D.

Pupienus, 238 A.D.

AR Antoninianus, 4.72g.  22mm.  IMP CAES PVPIEN MAXIMVS AVG. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Pupienus to right.  Rev.  CARITAS MVTVA AVGG. Clasped hands.   RIC 5.  BMC 50.  Exceptional portrait, lightly toned with underlying luster, and nearly as struck

Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: Tkalec, Zurich, Auction April 22, 2007, lot 294.

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Extremely Fine $2,450.

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 $7,500.