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