KINGS OF THRACE. Lysimachos. Tetradrachm (Silver, 32 mm, 16.54 g, 11 h), Byzantion, circa 100-96 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 her right hand and leaning with her left arm on shield decorated with gorgoneion; to inner left, monogram; on throne, BY; in exergue, ornamented trident to left. De Callataÿ Group 2B, p. 123. Marinescu -. Müller -. Harshly cleaned and struck from a worn obverse die, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Price realized | 260 CHF |
Starting price | 100 CHF |