Description
Hostilian (Caesar 250 – 251 AD). C VALENS HOSTIL MES QVINTVS N C; radiate and draped bust right, seen from behind / MAR PROP; Mars advancing right, holding spear in his right hand and shield in his left.
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Hostilian; AR Antoninianus; Mars
400,00 €
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AR22 |
| Weight [g]: | 3,42 |
| Grade: | aVF/aVF |
| Attribution: | RIC 175b |
| Commentary: | good metal, some die/minting flaws |
Historical Context
After his father and brother had been killed by the Goths in battle, Hostilian was - albeit reluctantly - elevated to co-augustus by Trebonianus Gallus - the new emperor; shortly after, Hostilian was dead.
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