The Syrios Project: Studying Urban Relationship and Identity over Ancient Syria

Antioch Silver Coin of Hostilian

Title

Antioch Silver Coin of Hostilian

Region

Syria

Mint

Antioch

State

Roman Empire

Era

Hostilian

Date

251 CE

From Date

251

To Date

251

Material

AR (silver)

Denomination

antoniniani

Diameter

23

Issuing Authority

Central

ObverseType

Hostilian

Obverse Legend

C OVAL OSTIL MES COVINTVS AVG

Reverse Type

Roma, helmeted, seated left on shield, holding Victory in right hand and sceptre in left hand

Reverse Legend

ROMAE AETERNAE AVG

Type Category

ruler, idea, war/weapon

Image

Yes

Source Image

http://numismatics.org/collection/1982.45.2?lang=en

Rights Holder

American Numismatic Society - 1982.45.2

Bibliography

Reference: ric 4.tr_d.204B

Files

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Citation

“Antioch Silver Coin of Hostilian,” The Syrios Project: Studying Urban Relationship and Identity over Ancient Syria, accessed May 19, 2024, https://sites.lib.uh.edu/kmneuma2/items/show/2062.