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Hostilian (Caius Valens Hostilianus Messius Quintus ) copper sestertius ("Imperial Bronze" coin)
Hostilian (Caius Valens Hostilianus Messius Quintus ) copper sestertius ("Imperial Bronze" coin)

Hostilian (Caius Valens Hostilianus Messius Quintus ) copper sestertius ("Imperial Bronze" coin)

DateA.D. 251
MediumSilver wash over copper
Dimensions1 1/16 x 1 1/16 inches (2.7 x 2.7 cm);
Weight: 17.970 grams;
Die Axis: 11:00
CultureRoman
ClassificationsMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Robert E. Ostrander, Class of 1952
Terms
  • Metalwork
  • silver wash over copper
  • Roman
Object number98.096.029
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