★ A rare tetradrachm of Lysimachos ★
KINGS OF THRACE. Lysimachos, 305-281 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 31 mm, 16.67 g, 12 h), Byzantion, mid to late 3rd century BC. Diademed head of Alexander the Great to right with horn of Ammon over his ear. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ Athena seated left, holding Nike, crowning the king's name, in right hand and leaning with left arm on shield; behind, transverse spear; to inner left, ΛY; below throne, ΠY. Müller -. Thompson -. A rare variety. Slightly porous , otherwise, nearly extremely fine.
Price realized | 550 CHF |
Starting price | 300 CHF |