CNG 85, Lot: 1105. Estimate $400. Sold for $625. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Hostilian. AD 251. Æ Sestertius (28mm, 19.28 g, 6h). Rome mint, 5th officina. 1st emission, AD 251. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Securitas standing facing, head right, legs crossed, placing hand on head, leaning on column. RIC IV 225 (Decius); Banti 15. Good VF, dark green patina, some red on reverse, a couple minor edge splits. Typical squared off flan.