unity of purpose among the legions, which enabled Commodus to suppress
a purported plot by the Praetorian Praefect, Perennis, in 185 A.D. Actually,
Perennis was no doubt quite corrupt, and a detachment of regular troops
from Britain marched on Rome, to accuse him of treason. Rather than risk a
mutinery, Commodus had Perennis executed, and claimed as justification
that the Praetorian had been planning to place his own son on the throne.
right.
Militum standing left, holding two legionary standards.
RIC 465
Van Meter 156 (VB3)