Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 29Auction date: 24 February 2024
Lot number: 2261

Price realized: 850 CHF   (Approx. 965 USD / 892 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
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Lot description:


Pupienus, 238. Denarius (Silver, 21 mm, 3.00 g, 1 h), Rome, circa April-June 238. IMP C M CLOD PVPIENVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Pupienus to right, seen from behind. Rev. P M TR P COS II P P The Genius of the Senate standing front, head to left, holding olive-branch in his right hand and short scepter in his left. BMC 50. Cohen 29. RIC 5. A very rare hybrid issue. Struck from a slightly worn obverse die, otherwise, about extremely fine.

This is a very interesting hybrid issue with a reverse of Balbinus (RIC 5).

Starting price: 100 CHF