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

21

Issuing Authority

Central

ObverseType

Hostilian

Obverse Legend

C OVAL OSTIL MES COVINTVS [A]VG

Reverse Type

Emperor, on horse prancing left, raising right hand and holding spear in left hand

Reverse Legend

ADVENTVS AVG

Type Category

ruler, animal, war/weapon

Image

Yes

Source Image

http://numismatics.org/collection/1977.192.2?lang=en

Rights Holder

American Numismatic Society - 1977.192.2

Bibliography

Reference: ric 4.tr_d.not

Files

RIC 4 tr d not obv.png
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Citation

“Antioch Silver Coin of Hostilian,” The Syrios Project: Studying Urban Relationship and Identity over Ancient Syria, accessed May 18, 2024, https://sites.lib.uh.edu/kmneuma2/items/show/2064.