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Lakonia, Lakedaimon (Sparta) Æ 22mm. C. Julius Eurycles, magistrate. 31-2 BC. Head of Zeus to right / Upright club; Λ-A EΠI EYPYKΛEOΣ in four lines across fields; all within wreath. Grunauer Group XXVI, Series 1; BCD Peloponnesos II 2376; BMC 63; RPC I 1103; HGC 5, 625.
Near Very Fine.
Auctioned in association with and on behalf of Numismática Lucernae, Jaén.
C. Julius Eurycles led Spartan ships to join Octavian at the battle of Actium and was later awarded Roman citizenship and the title of 'hegemon' of the Spartans following the victory. His distinction by the emperor Augustus was not the only benefit from his involvement in the battle. In defeating Antony, Eurycles avenged his father, Lachares, whom Antony had executed.
Near Very Fine.
Auctioned in association with and on behalf of Numismática Lucernae, Jaén.
C. Julius Eurycles led Spartan ships to join Octavian at the battle of Actium and was later awarded Roman citizenship and the title of 'hegemon' of the Spartans following the victory. His distinction by the emperor Augustus was not the only benefit from his involvement in the battle. In defeating Antony, Eurycles avenged his father, Lachares, whom Antony had executed.