Laconia, Sparta allieance with Smyrna. Commodus, 177-192 Bronze circa 182-184, Æ 27.7mm., 16.12g. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. Hero Lakedaimonios standing, r., holding shield and spear; to r., turreted Cybele seated, l., holding patera, resting arm on tympanum; both clasping hands

Very rare, brown-green patina, Very Fine.

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