© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Sestertius - Hostilian QVINTO FELIX S C; Pax
251 year| Bronze | 16.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Decius (Gaius Messius Quintus Traianus Decius) (249-251) Hostilian (Gaius Valens Hostilianus Messius Quintus) (251) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 251 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 16.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282950 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, holding branch in right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: QVINTO FELIX S C
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Pax (Irene in Greek) on the reverse, which symbolizes peace and prosperity. This is fitting, given that the Roman Empire was known for its extensive trade networks and relative peace during the reign of Hostilian. Additionally, the coin's bronze composition and 16.6g weight were standard for Roman sestertii during this period, indicating that it was widely used in everyday transactions.
