CNG 84, Lot: 1318. Estimate $500. Sold for $850. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Hostilian. As Caesar, AD 250-251. AR Antoninianus (21mm, 4.08 g, 6h). Rome mint, 5th officina. 6th-7th emissions, AD 251. Radiate and draped bust right / Mars advancing right, holding spear and shield. RIC IV 176a; RSC 12. EF, toned. Exceptional.

From the White Mountain Collection.