AD238 Pupienus Silver Antoninianus, Extra Fine

Pupienus and fellow senator Balbinus were elected joint rulers by the senate, in an attempt to oppose Maximinus. Pupienus handled the military, and Balbinus, civil matters. They successfully fended off Maximinus' attack on Rome; however, after a reign of only 98 days, the two emperors were murdered by the Praetorian Guard