CILICIA. Colybrassus. Hostilian, as Caesar, 250-251. Tetrassarion (Orichalcum, 23 mm, 7.37 g, 12 h). Γ ΟΥΑΛ ΟϹΤΙΛ ΜЄϹϹ ΚΥΙΝΤΟϹ ΚΑΙ Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust of Hostilian to right, seen from behind. Rev. ΚΟΛΥΒΡΑϹϹЄΩΝ Hephaistos, wearing conical cap, seated to right on rock, holding hammer in his right hand and shield set on his left knee; at his feet to right, anvil. RPC IX 1187 (this coin). SNG Copenhagen -. SNG Levante -. SNG Paris -. SNG von Aulock -. Unique. A lovely, well struck piece with a beautiful light green patina. About extremely fine.
From the collection of Dr. P. Vogl, ex Aufhäuser 4, 7 October 1987, 428 (with original ticket).