Sale: CNG 79, Lot: 1183. Estimate $300.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 17 September 2008.  Sold For $1150. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Hostilian. As Caesar, AD 250-251. AR Antoninianus (21mm, 4.29 g, 7h). Rome mint. 5th-7th emissions, AD 251. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Simpulum, sprinkler, jug, patera, and lituus. RIC IV 179; RSC 25. Choice EF, light toning. Fine portrait; exceptional strike.