Antoninianus - Hostilian as Caesar MARS PROPVG, Mars

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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
Weight	4 g
Dimensions	22 mm
Thickness
Shape and Technique	Round (irregular) Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s)	RIC IV.3#176A, OCRE#ric.4.tr_d.176A

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	MARS PROPVG (Translation: Mars Propugnatori. Mars, the defender.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage	ND (251) - -
Catalog ID	5406884930
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