

Hostilian as Caesar (251 AD). AE Sestertius, Rome mint. Obv. [C] VALENS [HO]STI[L M]ES QVINTVS N[C]. Bare-headed and draped bust right. Rev. PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS SC. Apollo seated left, holding branch and resting elbow on lyre. RIC IV 214; C. 27. 16.34 g. 31.30 mm. R. Rare and choice example with jagged flan. Minor smoothing. Good VF/VF.