Ancient, British and World Coins, Tokens and Banknotes

Commodus (177-192), Aureus, 6.99 gms, Rome, A.D. 184/5, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from rear, M Comm Anton Avg Pivs Brit, reverse Vot Svsc Dec Pm Tr P X Imp Vii Cos Iiii Pp, Commodus at altar (cf. RIC 115 and BMC 1169, variant of obverse legend). Very rare, some light knocks on reverse, very fine (£1,000-1,200)