Harlan J. Berk Ltd.
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Hostilian as Caesar. Antoninianus; Hostilian as Caesar; 250-251 AD, Rome, Antoninianus, 3.73g. RIC-181d (S), C-34. Obv: C VALENS HOSTIL MES QVINTVS N C Bust radiate, draped r. Rx: PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS Hostilian standing l. holding standard and spear.Reverse flatly struck. The realistic and sympathetic portrait of this young Caesar makes you feel sorry that he wasn't going to survive. EF