Hostilian as Caesar. Antoninianus

Hostilian as Caesar; 250-251 AD, Rome, ca. 250-51 AD, Antoninianus, 3.58g. Unpublished, cf. RIC-277a (Valens). Obv: C VAL HOS MES QVINTVS N C, Radiate, draped bust r. Rx: MARTI PROPVGNATORI, Mars advancing r. holding spear and shield. Ex Curtis L. Clay Collection; Ex VAuction 251, Aug. 2010, lot 119.. Dark toning, reverse softly struck, otherwise about EF