White Metal Aureus of Hostilian, 248–249. 2001.1.81

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/2001.1.81

Physical Description

  • Axis: 10

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 3.94
    • Diameter (in mm): 18.75
  • Authenticity: Replica

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: 248 - 249
  • Denomination: Aureus
  • Manufacture: Struck
  • Material: White Metal

  • Authority

  • Obverse

    • Type: Bust of Hostilian, draped, head, bare, r,

  • Reverse

    • Legend: PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS
    • Type: Hostilian, bare-headed, in military dress, standing l., holding standard in r. hand and long sceptre in l.

References

  • Citation: Classical Deceptions, by Wayne Sayles.
  • Reference: WS.274

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 2001.1.81
  • Lot: 2001.1
  • Department: Roman
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Description

Modern replica. Gold electroplate on white metal strike.

Subjects

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States