281, Lot: 609. Estimate $150. Sold for $220. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Carl Wilhelm Becker. 1772-1830. Imitating Hostilian. As Caesar, AD 250. AR “Aureus” (20mm, 4.22 g, 5h). C VALENS HOSTIL MES QVINTVS N C, bareheaded and draped bust right / PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS, Hostilian in military attire standing left, holding signum and spear. Hill, Becker 209. Near EF, toned.