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Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AE Tetrachalkon, Lakedaimon (Sparta), 48-35 BC, countermarked with a bare head of Octavian/Augustus to right, within a circular indent.
Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AE Tetrachalkon, Lakedaimon (Sparta), 48-35 BC, countermarked with a bare head of Octavian/Augustus to right, within a circular indent. Obv. Diademed and draped bust of Lakedaimon right. Rev. Eagle standing right; Λ-A across upper field, monogram and letter across lower field. g. 4.78 mm. 20.30 Ef. This countermak was applied under Eurycles at some point after Actium in order to validate the continued use of earlier, heavier, coins of the late 40s and 30s.