Watch List notes:

Hostilian, as Caesar, Æ Sestertius. Rome, AD 251. C VALENS HOSTIL MES [QVIN]TVS N C, bare-headed and draped bust to right / PR[I]NCIPI IVVENTVTIS, Hostilian standing to left, holding standard and spear; S-C across fields. RIC IV 216a (Decius). 16.99g, 31mm, 11h.

Near Very Fine; flan crack at 4h/8h.

From a private German collection;
Acquired from Q.A.C (Quality Ancient Coins).