| Issuer | Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
| Year | 251 |
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Value | Sestertius (1/8) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 14.7 g |
| Dimensions | 27 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Round (irregular) Hammered |
| Orientation | |
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| Reference(s) | RIC IV.3#214, OCRE#ric.4.tr_d.214 |
| Obverse description | Bust of Hostilian, head bare, draped, right. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | C
VALENS HOSTIL MES QVINTVS N C (Translation: Caius Valens Hostilianus Messius Quintus Nobilissimus Caesar. Caius Valens Hostilianus Messius Quintus, the most noble Caesar.) |
| Reverse description | Apollo, half-draped, seated left, holding branch in right hand and resting elbow on lyre. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | PRINC
IVVENT S C (Translation: Principes Juventutis. Senatus Consultum. Prince of the youth. Decree of the senate.) |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | ND (251) - - |
| Catalog ID | 9595971630 |
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