Watch List notes:

Hostilian, 251. Sestertius (Orichalcum, 27 mm, 14.66 g, 1 h), Rome. IMP CAE C VAL HOS MES QVINTVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Hostilian to right, seen from behind. Rev. SECVRITAS AVGG / S - C Securitas standing front, head to right, her legs crossed, resting her right hand on head and leaning her left elbow on column. Cohen 60. RIC 225. An attractive piece with a lovely olive green patina. Very fine.


From the collection of Dipl.-Ing. Adrian Lang, ex UBS 78, 9 September 2008, 1863 (part of).