Watch List notes:

Hostilian, as Caesar, 250-251. Antoninianus (Silver, 20 mm, 3.58 g, 12 h), Rome. C VALENS HOSTIL MES QVINTVS N C Radiate and cuirassed bust of Hostilian to right, seen from behind. Rev. PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS Hostilian, as prince of the youth, standing left in military attire, holding standard with his right hand and spear with his left. Cohen 34. RIC 181d. Beautifully toned. Extremely fine.


From an old Swiss collection, formed in the 1960s to early 2000s.