Commodus (177-192). AE Sestertius, 179 AD. Obv. L AVREL COMMODVS AVG TR P [III]. Laureate and draped bust right. Rev. IMP III C[O]S II P P. Minerva standing left, dropping incense from right hand on lighted altar and holding spear and shield set on ground in left. RIC III (M. Aurel.) 1607; C. 234. 24.95 g. 31.00 mm. Deep brown patina with minor green deposits. Gently smoothed. Good VF.
Ex CNG 187, 2008, 222.