Antoninianus - Hostilian VBERITAS AVG, Uberitas

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year251
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.9 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.3#207, OCRE#ric.4.tr_d.207
Obverse descriptionBust of Hostilian, radiate, draped, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringC OVAL OSTIL MES COVINTVS AVG
(Translation: Caius Valens Hostilianus Messius Quintus Augustus. Caius Valens Hostilianus Messius Quintus, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionUberitas, draped, standing left, holding purse in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVBERITAS AVG
(Translation: Uberitas augusti. To the fruitfulness (abundance) of the emperor (Augustus).)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (251)  - RIC IV.3# 207A; -
ND (251)  - RIC IV.3# 207B; -
Catalog ID6513578690
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