Lot 3892

Description

Hostilian, son of Trajan Decius, (251 A.D.), silver antoninianii, issued 251 A.D., Rome Mint, 3.56 grams, RIC 177b, C.15, Obv. Radiate bust draped to r., of Hostilian, C VALENS HOSTIL MES QVINTVS N C around, Rev. MARTI PROPVGNATORI around, Mars advancing r., holding spear and shield; another issued 251 A.D., Rome Mint, 4.22 grams, RIC 183e, C.38, Obv. Radiate bust draped to r., of Hostilian, C VALENS HOSTIL MES QVINTVS N C around, Rev. PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS around, Hostilian standing l., holding wand and transverse spear. Very fine - nearly extremely fine, both toned, (442-3). (2)