Hostilian as Caesar. AE 26; Hostilian as Caesar; 250-251 AD, Viminacium, Year 12=250/1 AD, AE 26, 12.39g. AMNG-148 (50 spec.), Varbanov-194, RPC-37 (67 spec.). Obv: C VAI HOST M QVINTVS CAE Bare-headed, draped, cuirassed bust r. Rx: P M S C - OL VIM around, AN XII in exergue, Moesia standing l. between bull and lion, extending her arms over their heads. As often, the L of VAL in the obverse legend looks more like an I, because the horizontal stroke at the bottom is very short or entirely absent. Ex Edgar Owens 32, 17 April 1997, lot 218. Ex Bill Behnen Collection.Dark green patina. Ancient scratch across Moesia's chest. VF
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