Antoninianus - Hostilian SPES PVBLICA, Spes

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year251
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight
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Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.3#206, OCRE#ric.4.tr_d.206
Obverse descriptionBust of Hostilian, radiate, draped, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringC VAI HOST M OVINT AVG
(Translation: Caius Valens Hostilianus Messius Quintus Augustus. Caius Valens Hostilianus Messius Quintus, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionSpes, half-draped, advancing left, holding flower in right hand and raising skirt with left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSPES PVBLICA
(Translation: Spes Publica. Hope of the public.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (251)  - -
Catalog ID8058383730
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