Commodus. AD 177-192. Æ Sestertius (28mm, 24.08 g, 12h). British Victory type. Rome mint. Struck AD 184 or 185. Fine.

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Commodus. AD 177-192. Æ Sestertius (28mm, 24.08 g, 12h). British Victory type. Rome mint. Struck AD 184 or 185. Laureate head right / VICT BRI[T] in exergue, Victory seated right on shields, cradling palm frond in right arm, and placing left hand on shield set on knee; two shields on ground to left. Cf. RIC III 440 and 452; cf. MIR 18, 653-6/30 and 665-6/30; cf. Banti 484-5; SCBC 648. Pitted green and brown surfaces, cleaning and smoothing scratches, reverse better. Fine.

From the Lionel Tenby Collection.

During the reign of Commodus, a serious revolt erupted in Britain in 184, the causes of which are uncertain. The revolt was quickly put down and a series of coins was struck to commemorate the event.

Closing Date and Time: 13 December 2023 at 12:51:40 ET.

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