Lot 4881
Sale 117 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes
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Description
Hostilian as Caesar, (A.D. 251), AE sestertius, Rome mint, (14.59 g), obv. bare headed bust of Hostilian to right, around C VALENS HOSTIL MES QVINTVS N C, rev. Apollo seated to left, holding a branch and resting elbow on lyre, around PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS, around, S C in exergue, (S.9573, RIC 215a, C.31). Attractive green patina, double struck, otherwise good very fine and rare.
Ex Brian Bolton Collection and previously ACR Auctions 12, lot 931 with tickets.
- Estimate
- $300
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $280