Watch List notes:

Hostilian, as Caesar, 250-251. Antoninianus (Silver, 23 mm, 3.83 g, 6 h), Rome, 250-251. C VALENS HOSTIL MES QVINTVS N C Radiate and draped bust of Hostilian to right, seen from behind. Rev. PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS Hostilian, as prince of the youth, standing front in military attire, head to left, holding standard in his right hand and long scepter in his left. Cohen 34. Hunter 5. RIC 181d. A very attractive piece with a charming portrait of the young Caesar. Good extremely fine.


From the collection of Dipl.-Ing. Adrian Lang.