Hostilian. As Caesar, AD 250-251. AR Antoninianus (21mm, 3.14 g, 6h). Rome mint, 5th officina. 6th-7th emissions of Trajan Decius, AD 251. Near EF.

Electronic Auction 549
Lot: 585. Estimated: $ 200

Roman Imperial, Silver

Sold For $ 425. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Hostilian. As Caesar, AD 250-251. AR Antoninianus (21mm, 3.14 g, 6h). Rome mint, 5th officina. 6th-7th emissions of Trajan Decius, AD 251. Radiate and draped bust right / Mars advancing right, holding transverse spear and shield. RIC IV 177b; RSC 15. Lightly toned. Near EF.

From the Kings Collection. Ex Jack A. Frazer Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 460, 29 January 2020), lot 736; Stack’s (4 May 1995), lot 2156.


Closing Date and Time: 1 November 2023 at 13:14:40 ET.

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