Hostilian Antioch Billon Tetradrachm (NGC Certified) — Plague Caesar's Swan Song
Authentic NGC-certified billon tetradrachm of Hostilian (251 AD) — Trajan Decius' younger son rules Rome briefly while family dies Gothic war + plague, McAlee plate coin (R3, 5 known).
Doomed Dynasty Design
• Obverse: Draped bare head 3/4 right + S + Greek "G OUAL OSTILIAN ME KUINTOS KESAR"
• Reverse: Eagle on palm left w/ wreath beak + Greek "DHMARC EX OUSIAS" / S C
• Legacy: Prieur 650 (5 ex), McAlee 1160d plate coin
Technical Specifications
• Material: Billon AR-Cu tetradrachm (12.64g, 26mm)
• Denomination: Eastern provincial heavy silver
• Certification: NGC slabbed R3 rarity
• Date: AD 251
• Mint: Antioch (Antakya, Turkey), 6h orientation
Family Tragedy Essential
• Father Decius + brother Herennius die Abritus Gothic battle
• Hostilian remains Rome → dies plague same year
• Eagle = fleeting imperial power symbol
• 11 known globally, this specimen illustrated McAlee
Collector Masterpiece
Rome's shortest Caesar captured forever. Hostilian's plague death ends Decius dynasty dramatically.
Note: Coins shown are representative examples of grade/type, not actual specimens. For NGC grading standards, see NGC Grading page.
Hostilian Antioch Billon Tetradrachm (NGC Certified) — Plague Caesar's Swan Song
Authentic NGC-certified billon tetradrachm of Hostilian (251 AD) — Trajan Decius' younger son rules Rome briefly while family dies Gothic war + plague, McAlee plate coin (R3, 5 known).
Doomed Dynasty Design
• Obverse: Draped bare head 3/4 right + S + Greek "G OUAL OSTILIAN ME KUINTOS KESAR"
• Reverse: Eagle on palm left w/ wreath beak + Greek "DHMARC EX OUSIAS" / S C
• Legacy: Prieur 650 (5 ex), McAlee 1160d plate coin
Technical Specifications
• Material: Billon AR-Cu tetradrachm (12.64g, 26mm)
• Denomination: Eastern provincial heavy silver
• Certification: NGC slabbed R3 rarity
• Date: AD 251
• Mint: Antioch (Antakya, Turkey), 6h orientation
Family Tragedy Essential
• Father Decius + brother Herennius die Abritus Gothic battle
• Hostilian remains Rome → dies plague same year
• Eagle = fleeting imperial power symbol
• 11 known globally, this specimen illustrated McAlee
Collector Masterpiece
Rome's shortest Caesar captured forever. Hostilian's plague death ends Decius dynasty dramatically.
Note: Coins shown are representative examples of grade/type, not actual specimens. For NGC grading standards, see NGC Grading page.
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