Sestertius - Hostilian ROMAE AETERNAE S C, Roma

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year251
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSestertius (1/8)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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Reference(s) RIC IV.3#223C, OCRE#ric.4.tr_d.223C
Obverse descriptionBust of Hostilian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAES C VAL HOSTIL MES QVINT AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Caius Valerinus Hostilianus Messius Quintus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar Gaius Valerinus Hostilianus Messius Quintus, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionRoma, helmeted, draped, seated left on spoils, holding Victory in right hand and spear in left hand; at feet, shield.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringROMAE AETERNAE S C
(Translation: Romae Aeternae. Senatus Consultum. Everlasting Rome. Decree of the senate.)
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MintageND (251)  - -
Catalog ID8829375180
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