THRACE. Byzantium. Ca. late 3rd-early 2nd centuries BC. AV stater (20mm, 8.54 gm, 12h). NGC AU 5/5 - 2/5, graffiti. Ca. 195 BC. In the name and types of Lysimachus of Thrace. Diademed head of deified Alexander III right, with horn of Ammon, diadem tie flying up behind / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ, Athena enthroned left, Nike in right hand crowning royal name, resting left elbow on grounded shield decorated with gorgoneion motif, transverse spear beyond; TΕ monogram to inner left, BY below throne, filleted trident left in exergue. Müller 179. Blazing red and blue toning on sunset flan.

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