Lot 142: Lakonia, Lakedaimon (SPARTA) Æ Tetrachalkon / Eagle

Date: 43-31 BC

Obverse: Diademed and draped bust of Lakedaimon right
Reverse: Λ-A / ΦI across fields, Eagle standing right with wings closed, countermark of bust right

Attribution: BCD Peloponnesos 894-9 var

Grade: good Fine

Weight: 7.28 grs.

Measure: 20.12 mm.

Notes:
A nice Imperatorial countermark. Ex BCD Collection with tag. Minted by the legendary Spartans who fought with valor at the battle of Thermopylae in the face of insurmountable odds.

• Offered By: VAuctions
• Lot #: 142
• Listing #: 206418
• Closed: Thursday, November 8, 2012 4:10:30 PM CT
• Estimate: $245