Roman Silver & Bronze Coins
Lot 3562 SESSION 11 - 9.30AM Thursday 31 July Roman Silver & Bronze Coins
Estimate $200
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SOLD $150
HOSTILIAN, (A.D. 251), AE sestertius, Rome mint, (18.15 g), obv. bare headed bust of Hostilian to right, around the legend C VALENS HOSTIL MES QVINTVS N C, rev. Apollo seated to left, holding a branch and resting elbow on lyre, around PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS, around, S C in exergue, (S.9573, RIC 215a, C.31). Squarish flan, however a fine bust with a delightful dark olive-green patina, as struck, very fine and rare in this condition.
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Estimate $200
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