- Very Fine Roman Empire silver denarius coin.
- Struck 185 186 CE for Emperor Commodus (son of Marcus Aurelius) at the Rome Mint.
- Approx. 19mm, 2.83g, Foss 45, RIC 110d (rated as Rare), RSC 143.
- Rare historic type documenting the fidelity and support of the Legions after the execution of Perennis.
- Obverse: M COMM ANT P FEL AVG BRIT, laureate head right.
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Reverse: FID EXERC P M TR P X IMP VII COS IIII P P, Commodus standing left on platform holding scepter and haranguing three soldiers standing right before him, each holding legionary eagle and shield.
- Sextus Tigidius Perennis was the Praetorian Prefect under Commodus. Perennis was accused of plotting to overthrow the emperor by his rival, Marcus Aurelius Cleander, and was executed on Commodus's orders in 185 AD.
- Lifetime guarantee of authenticity.
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