CNG 94, Lot: 1070. Estimate $200. Sold for $300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Hostilian. As Caesar, AD 250-251. AR Antoninianus (21mm, 2.90 g, 12h). Rome mint, 5th officina. 6th-7th emissions of Trajan Decius, AD 251. Radiate and draped bust right / Mars advancing right, holding spear and shield. RIC IV 177b (Decius); RSC 15. VF, toned, a few trivial flan flaws.

From the Ronald J. Hansen Collection. Ex John Dean Collection (Noble 77, 24 November 2004), lot 3770.