Antoninianus - Hostilian as Caesar PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS
251 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Decius (Gaius Messius Quintus Traianus Decius) (249-251) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 251 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282883 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hostilian, in military attire, standing left, holding standard in right hand and spear reversed in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS
Translation:
Principi Juventutis.
To the prince of the youth.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Hostilian as Caesar, is notable for its rare and unique design. It is one of the few coins from the Roman Empire that depicts a Roman emperor with a beard. Most coins from this time period show emperors with clean-shaven faces, so this coin stands out for its deviation from the typical depiction of Roman emperors.
