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Commodus. AD 177-192. Æ Sestertius (30mm, 17.46 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 185. Laureate head right / Victory seated right on shield, holding palm in right hand, shield set on left knee; [V]ICT [BRIT] in exergue. RIC V 451; Banti 485. Fine, brown patina.
From the R. D. Frederick 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.
From the R. D. Frederick 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.