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4126 - Hostilian, as Ceasar, AV Aureus. Extremely Rare . Hostilian, as Ceasar, AV Aureus. Dated AD 251. Rome mint. C VALES(sic) HOSTIL MES QVINTVS N C, bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust to right / PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS, Prince, in military attire, standing to left, holding baton in right hand and spear in left. RIC IV 181a (Trajan Decius-misdescribed) var. (obv. legend); Calic 3318 (misdescribed) var. (obv. legend); Biaggi 1406 (same dies). 4.01gr, 19mm, 6h. Extremely Fine. Extremely rare with this obverse legend.
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Hostilian, as Ceasar, AV Aureus. Extremely Rare . Hostilian, as Ceasar, AV Aureus. Dated AD 251. Rome mint. C VALES(sic) HOSTIL MES QVINTVS N C, bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust to right / PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS, Prince, in military attire, standing to left, holding baton in right hand and spear in left. RIC IV 181a (Trajan Decius-misdescribed) var. (obv. legend); Calic 3318 (misdescribed) var. (obv. legend); Biaggi 1406 (same dies). 4.01gr, 19mm, 6h. Extremely Fine. Extremely rare with this obverse legend. Acquired on the UK coin market. From the private coin collection of a West London, UK, gentleman. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.
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