THRACE. Byzantium. Ca. mid-late 3rd century BC. AV stater (20mm, 8.45 gm, 12h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 3/5, Fine Style. Late posthumous issue in the name and types of Lysimachus of Thrace, ca. 100-90 BC. Diademed head of deified Alexander III right, with horn of Ammon / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΛΥΣΙΜΑXOΥ, Athena enthroned left, Nike crowning royal name in right hand, resting left arm on grounded shield decorated with gorgoneion boss, transverse spear in background; BY below throne, KΦ monogram in inner left field, filleted trident left in exergue. Müller 171. Ex Numismatik Lanz (Auction 28, 1984), lot 177
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Estimate | 3'000 USD |