Watch List notes:

Hostilian, as Caesar, 250-251. Antoninianus (Silver, 22 mm, 3.95 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. MARTI PROPVGNATORI Mars advancing right, holding spear in his right hand and shield in his left. Cohen 15. RIC 177b. Nicely toned. Struck from a somewhat worn obverse die and with faint scratches on the reverse, otherwise, good very fine.


From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector's ticket) and that of his father, Dr. Karl Blaschegg (1892-1951).