RARE Sparta Lakonia AE 22 Ancient Greek Coin 31-7 BC Augustus Eurycles Club Good For Sale

CRUCIFIER COLLECTION

Below Fine

RARE Sparta Lakonia AE 22 Ancient Greek Coin 31-7 BC Augustus Eurycles Club Good

AUTHENTIC ANCIENT GREEK BRONZE – CIVIC ISSUE OF LAKEDAIMON (SPARTA)

* Issuer: Spartan Federation, Gaius Julius Eurycles (Hegemon/Ruler)

* Era: Time of Caesar Augustus (Circa 31–7 BC, Post-Battle of Actium)

* Denomination: AE 22 Unit (Hexachalkon)

* Weight: ~4.6 grams

* Grade: Good (G) – Displays heavy, uniform ancient marketplace circulation wear. The core profile of Zeus, the outline of the vertical reverse club, the central lathe dimple, and the historic \"EPI EYRYKLEOS\" magistrate lettering remain identifiable under an authentic dark patina.

⭐⭐ HISTORICALLY RARE SPARTAN CIVIC MONOGRAM NOTE ⭐⭐

Ancient coins minted natively by the city of Sparta are exceptionally rare. Due to the famed Lycurgan laws, Sparta rejected currency for centuries. This specific coin documents the legendary rule of C. Julius Eurycles, who fought alongside Octavian at the Battle of Actium to defeat Mark Antony and Cleopatra. Finding genuine Spartan bronze issues with identifiable magistrate legends is an elite opportunity for advanced collectors.

CLASSICAL LACEDAIEMONIAN SYMBOLISM:

* Obverse: Bearded head of Zeus right, showing the classical profile. Features the distinct circular centering lathe mark standard for authentic large Peloponnesian bronze issues.

* Reverse: An upright combat Club of Herakles centered perfectly inside a lush laurel/olive wreath.

* Legends: Struck with the split regional civic and ruler letters: Λ - Α / ΕΠΙ ΕΥ-ΡΥ-ΚΛΕ-ΟΣ (L-A EPI EYRYKLEOS — \"Lacedaemon, Under the Authority of Eurycles\").

* References: RPC I 1103; SNG Copenhagen 603; BMC Peloponnesos 63; HGC 5, 625.

WHY ADD THIS TO YOUR COLLECTION?This coin represents the actual everyday marketplace currency carried by citizens and soldiers in Sparta during the twilight of the Hellenistic world. Eurycles was a master politician and warrior who secured Sparta’s final era of autonomous grandeur through his close personal friendship with Rome\'s first Emperor, Augustus. To own a genuine, 2,000+ year old piece of currency from the legendary home of Leonidas and the 300 is a centerpiece experience for any historical collection.

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