Lot 3450
Sale 124 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Medals, and Banknotes
Images
Coin 1
Coin 2
Description
Hostilian, son of Trajan Decius, (251 A.D.), silver antoninianus, issued 251 A.D., Rome Mint, (4.21 g), obv. radiate bust draped to right of Hostilian, C VALENS HOSTIL MES QVINTVS N C around, rev. PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS around, Hostilian standing left, holding baton and sceptre, (S.9562, RIC 183e, C.38); another, (3.25 g), rev. MARTI PROPVGNATORI around, Mars advancing to right, holding shield and spear, (S.9555, RIC 177B, RSC 15). Toning, very fine - good very fine and very scarce. (2)
Ex Dr V.J.A. Flynn Collection.
- Estimate
- $150
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $280