Lot 92: HOSTILIAN, as Caesar. 250-251 AD. Æ As. Rome mint.

AUCTION: Sale 230

Description

HOSTILIAN, as Caesar. 250-251 AD. Æ As (25mm - 7.98 g). Rome mint. C VALENS HOSTIL MES QVINTVS N C, bare-headed and draped bust right / PRIN-CIPI IVVENTVTIS, SC in exergue, Apollo seated left, holding laurel branch in right hand, resting left arm on lyre. RIC IV 215b (Decius). Near VF, green and brown patina, minor roughness. Rare.

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 92
Listing #: 221356
Closed: Thursday, July 9, 2009 8:02:00 PM CT
Estimate: $300

Sold Winning Bid: $255
4 Bid(s)

Description

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 92
Listing #: 221356
Closed: Thursday, July 9, 2009 8:02:00 PM CT
Estimate: $300