Hostilian as Caesar AD 251 Silver Antoninianus Rome

Hostilian as Caesar AD 251 Silver Antoninianus

Radiate bust right / Hostilian in military attire holding standard and spear

Rome

RCV9561; 21mm, 3.17g

This coin comes with previous label

Hostilian was the younger son of Trajan Decius and is believed to have been born around AD 238. Left at home in Rome when his father and elder brother went off on campaign Hostilian was appointed Caesar however when his father and elder brother were killed at the Battle of Abrittus in AD 251 he was elevated to Augustus and became emperor along with Trebonianus Gallus who had been nominated by the army. 3 months later Hostillian died a victim of plague.
Coins were issued both whilst Hostillian was Caesar and later when he was Augustus.