Judaea, Caesarea Maritima, Hostilian. AD 249-251. Æ 18. Very Rare. Ex Richard J. Plant collection

Judaea, Caesarea Maritima, Hostilian. AD 249-251. Æ 18 mm. 7.4 gm. Obv: HOSTILIANO QVINTO C, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Hostilian, r., seen from rear. Rev: COL P F AV F (C) CAES METR(O) P
Reverse design Sarapis standing l., raising r. arm, holding sceptre. RPC IX online 2106 (9 specimens); BMC 189–90, Kadman II 196. Very Rare. Ex Richard Plant collection. Rev. Richard J. Plant, 1928-2020, was the author of many useful reference books, such as “Greek Coins Types and their identification”, “A numismatic Journey through the Bible” and others.