Sestertius - Hostilian QVINTO FELIX S C, Pax

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year251
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSestertius (1/8)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight16.6 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.3#222, OCRE#ric.4.tr_d.222
Obverse descriptionBust of Hostilian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAE C VAL HOS MES QVINTVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Caius Valerinus Hostilianus Messius Quintus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar Gaius Valerinus Hostilianus Messius Quintus, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionPax, draped, standing left, holding branch in right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringQVINTO FELIX S C
Edge
Mint
MintageND (251)  - -
Catalog ID6621394370
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