Watch List notes:

Hostilian, as Caesar, 250-251. Antoninianus (Silver, 21 mm, 3.64 g, 12 h), Rome, 250-251. C VALENS HOSTIL MES QVINTVS N C Radiate and draped bust of Hostilian to right, seen from behind. Rev. MARS PROPVG Mars advancing right, holding spear in his right hand and shield in his left. Cohen 13. RIC 176c. Nicely toned. Some deposits and struck from a slightly worn reverse die, otherwise, good very fine.


From a collection formed in the Rhineland from the late 1970s to the late 1990s, privately acquired from Dr. Walter Kimpel (with original dealer's ticket).