

Hostilian as Caesar (250-251). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, 251 AD. Obv. C VALENS HOSTIL MES QVINTVS N C. Bare-headed and draped bust right. Rev. PRINC IVVENT S C. Apollo, half-draped, seated left, holding branch in right hand and resting elbow on lyre. RIC IV Trajan Decius 214. 19.12 g. 30.00 mm. About VF.