Ancient Coins: ROMAN IMPERIAL SILVER: 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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