British and Ancient Coins

Pupienus (238), Denarius, 238, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, imp c m clod pvpienvs avg around, rev. Pax, draped, seated left, holding branch in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand, pax publica around, 3.03g/12h (RIC 4; RSC 22). Attractively toned, good very fine with a superb portrait, rare thus £500-£700

S. Bourne Collection; Giessener Munzhandlung Auction, 2 April 1990, lot 919