Hostilian, as Caesar, 250-251. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 31 mm, 16.48 g, 12 h), Rome, 251. C VALENS HOSTIL MES QVINTVS N C Bare-headed and draped bust of Hostilian to right, seen from behind. Rev. PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS / S - C Hostilian as prince of the youth standing left in military attire, holding standard in right hand and reversed spear in left. Cohen 35. RIC 216a. Pleasant brown patina and with an excellent portrait of the young Caesar. Minor flan flaws as usual , otherwise, good very fine.