Commodus. AD 177-192. AR Denarius (16.5mm, 2.94 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 184.

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Commodus. AD 177-192. AR Denarius (16.5mm, 2.94 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 184. Laureate head right / Victory standing right, nude to the waist, inscribing a shield attached to a palm tree with her right hand; to right, mourning captive seated right. RIC III 79; MIR 18, 626-4/30; RSC 438. Toned, a couple light scratches. Good VF.

From the Northwest Collection.

During the reign of Commodus, a serious revolt erupted in Britain in AD 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: 4 December 2019 at 11:37:20 ET.

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