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2067 Orbiana. Silver Denarius (3.07 g), Augusta, AD 225-227
. Rome, under Severus Alexander, AD 225. SALL BARBIA ORBIANA AVG, diademed
and draped bust of Orbiana right.
Reverse:
CONCORDI-A AVGG, Concordia seated left, holding patera and double cornucopiae. RIC 319; BMC
287-90; RSC 1. Toned and perfectly centered.
Choice Very Fine
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Estimate Value ............................................................................................................................................................................ $700 - 900
The Aurora Family Collection.
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2068 Balbinus. Silver Denarius (3.08 g), AD 238
. Rome. IMP C D CAEL BALBINVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Balbinus right.
Reverse:
P M TR P COS II P P, emperor standing facing, head left, holding branch and parazonium. RIC 5; BMC 26-7; RSC 20. Well struck on a nice
wide flan.
Extremely Fine
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Estimate Value ............................................................................................................................................................................ $700 - 800
The Aurora Family Collection, purchased in 1966.
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2069 Pupienus. Silver Denarius (2.96 g), AD 238
. Rome. IMP C M CLOD PVPIENVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Pupienus right.
Reverse:
PAX PVBLICA, Pax seated left, holding olive branch and scepter. RIC 4; BMC 46; RSC 22. Well struck.
Extremely Fine
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Estimate Value ............................................................................................................................................................................ $700 - 800
The Aurora Family Collection, purchased in 1966.