Aureus - Hostilian as Caesar PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS
251 year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Decius (Gaius Messius Quintus Traianus Decius) (249-251) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 251 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282881 |
|---|---|
| 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
One interesting fact about the Aureus coin with Hostilian as Caesar is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Hostilian was a short-lived emperor who ruled for only a few months in 251 AD, and his coinage is considered rare and highly sought after by collectors. The coin's design features a portrait of Hostilian on one side and a depiction of the Roman goddess Victory on the other, symbolizing the empire's continued dominance and power. Despite its age, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the enduring legacy of ancient Rome.
