Lot 648:
Pupienus (238 AD). AE Sestertius. Obv. IMP CAES PVPIEN MAXIMVS AVG. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. PAX PVBLICA SC. Pax seated left, holding olive-branch and sceptre. RIC IV 22b; C. 24. 19.14 g. 31.00 mm. R. Fascinating brown patina with reddish hues and minor green deposits. Gently smoothed. VF/About VF.