Sestertius - Hostilian ROMAE AETERNAE S C; Roma
251 year| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282951 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left on spoils, holding Victory in right hand and spear in left hand; at feet, shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMAE AETERNAE S C
Translation:
Romae Aeternae. Senatus Consultum.
Everlasting Rome. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius - Hostilian coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Hostilian, who ruled the Roman Empire from 251 to 252 AD. The coin features an image of the goddess Roma on the obverse side, and a depiction of a Roman warship on the reverse side. This coin was an important part of the Roman Empire's currency system, and it was used for everyday transactions throughout the empire. It's worth noting that the Sestertius - Hostilian coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item today, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars at auction.
