Antoninianus - Hostilian MARS PROPVG; Mars

Features

Issuer	Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor	Decius (Gaius Messius Quintus Traianus Decius) (249-251)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Year	251
Value	Antoninianus (1)
Currency	Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition	Silver
Weight	3.2 g
Diameter	22 mm
Shape	Round (irregular)
Technique	Hammered
Orientation	Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 282870
References	RIC IV.3# 176C Harold Mattingly, Edward Allen Sydenham, Carol Humphrey Vivian Sutherland; 1949. The Roman Imperial Coinage / Volume 4.3. Gordian III – Uranius Antoninus (AD 238–253). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. , OCRE# ric.4.tr_d.176C Online Coins of the Roman Empire (http://numismatics.org/ocre/)

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Obverse

Bust of Hostilian, radiate, draped, right.

Script: Latin

Lettering: C VALENS HOSTIL MES QVINTVS N C

Unabridged legend: Caius Valens Hostilianus Messius Quintus Nobilissimus Caesar.

Translation: Caius Valens Hostilianus Messius Quintus, the most noble Caesar.

Reverse

Mars, helmeted, in military attire, advancing right, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MARS PROPVG

Unabridged legend: Mars Propugnatori.

Translation: Mars, the defender.

Mint

Rome (ancient), Italy (?-476)

Comments

Mass varies: 2.8–3.56 g;
Diameter varies: 21.5–22 mm;

Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

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Date					VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
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ND (251)

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