HOSTILIAN AS CAESAR, A.D. 250-251. AV Aureus (4.13 gms), Rome Mint. NGC Ch AU, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 3/5.

RIC-181b var. (spear; R3); Calico-3316 (same obv. die as illustration; R1). Obverse: C VALENS HOSTIL MES QVINTVS N C, bareheaded and draped bust right; Reverse: PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS, Hostilian standing left, holding signum and scepter. Struck on a somewhat irregular flan as is often the case for these RARE Aurei of Hostilian in his role as Caesar under his father, Trajan Decius, this elegant example exhibits extraordinarily little in the way of handling and retains a tremendous degree of lustrous brilliance. The portrait in particular is quite strong and sets this piece apart from others.

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From the Dr. Michael Rogers Collection, Part II. Ex: Gemini I (1/2005) Lot # 425.