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

24

Issuing Authority

Central

ObverseType

Hostilian

Obverse Legend

C OVAL OSTIL MES COVINTVS CAESAR

Reverse Type

Victory, advancing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand

Reverse Legend

VICTORIA AVG

Type Category

ruler, idea, nature

Image

Yes

Source Image

http://numismatics.org/collection/1993.98.6?lang=en

Rights Holder

American Numismatic Society - 1993.98.6

Bibliography

Reference: ric 4.tr_d.201

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/2065.