1 Antoninianus Roman Empire (27BC-395) Silver Hostilian (230-251)

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Denomination:

1 Antoninianus (about Antoninianus)

Metal:

Silver

State:

Roman Empire (27BC-395)

Issue year(s):

251

Person:

Hostilian (230-251)

Hostilian, AR Antoninianus, 251?, Rome

C VALENS HOSTIL MES QVINTVS N C Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS Hostilian standing facing in military dress, head left, standard in right hand, reversed spear in left 20mm x 22mm, 3.97g

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Posted by: ancient 2010-02-19

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