| Issuer | Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
| Year | 251 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
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| Shape and Technique | Round (irregular) Hammered |
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| Reference(s) | RIC IV.3#175A, OCRE#ric.4.tr_d.175A |
| Obverse description | Bust of Hostilian, radiate, draped, right. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | C VAL
HOS MES QVINTVS N C (Translation: Caius Valens Hostilianus Messius Quintus Nobilissimus Caesar. Caius Valens Hostilianus Messius Quintus, the most noble Caesar.) |
| Reverse description | Mars, helmeted, in military attire, advancing right, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | MAR
PROP (Translation: Mars Propugnatori. Mars, the defender.) |
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| Mintage | ND (251) - - |
| Catalog ID | 9628208220 |
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