Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial
Lot 3449 SESSION 7 (9.30AM THURSDAY 30TH JULY) Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial
Estimate $200
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SOLD $240
HOSTILIAN, son of Trajan Decius, (251 A.D.), silver antoninianus, issued 251 A.D., Rome Mint, (4.70 g), obv. radiate bust draped to right of Hostilian, C VALENS HOSTIL MES QVINTVS N C around, rev. PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS around, Hostilian standing l., holding standard and reversed spear, (S.9561, RIC 181d, C.34) (illustrated); another similar, (3.52 g); another, (3.53 g), rev. MARTI PROPVGNATORI around, Mars advancing to right, holding shield and spear, (S.9555, RIC 177B, RSC 15) (illustrated). Toning, nearly fine - good very fine or better and very scarce. (3)
Ex Dr V.J.A. Flynn Collection.
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