Ave!

Caria, Stratonicea, Commodus as Caesar, Hecate reverse, Extremely Rare!

Æ 24mm/8.0gm    Struck ca. 175-177 AD

Con/ Good Fine with dark brown patina.

Obv/ Λ ΑVΡ ΚΟ[ΜΟΔΟ ΚΑΙCΑΡ]; bare-headed bust of Commodus (youthful) wearing paludamentum (a cloak fastened at one shoulder, worn by military commanders), right.

Rev/ CΤΡΑΤΟΝΙΚEWΝ; Hecate standing, facing, head left, holding two torches; to left, erect serpents; to right, three ears of corn.

Ref/ RPC IV.2 2305

Seller's Note/ Only one example of this issue found on RPC Online and none on V-Coins. Yes, it is that rare.

Hecate was a Greek goddess associated with magic, witchcraft, the night, ghosts, necromancy, and crossroads. She is often depicted with torches and keys, and sometimes with three bodies or heads, symbolizing her ability to see in all directions.