Leu Numismatik

Auction 3  –  27 October 2018

Leu Numismatik, Auction 3

Celtic, Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Medieval coins

Sa, 27.10.2018, from 4:00 PM CEST
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Description

KINGS OF THRACE. Lysimachos, 305-281 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 30 mm, 17.14 g, 1 h), Pergamon, circa 287/6-282. Diademed head of Alexander the Great to right with horn of Ammon over his ear; below neck, K. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ - ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ Athena seated left, holding Nike, crowning the king's name, in her right hand and leaning with her left arm on shield decorated with lion's head; behind, transverse spear; to outer left, crescent; in inner left field, cult image; in exergue, Ξ. Müller -. Thompson 219. A bright and attractive piece with a fine portrait struck in high relief. Light doubling on the reverse , otherwise, nearly extremely fine.

From the Argyros Collection, ex Classical Numismatic Group 102, 18 May 2016, 199.

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Price realized 1'200 CHF
Starting price 600 CHF
Estimate 750 CHF
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