KINGS OF THRACE. Lysimachos, 305-281 BC. Drachm (Silver, 19 mm, 4.16 g, 11 h), Ephesos, circa 294-287. Diademed head of Alexander the Great to right with horn of Ammon over his ear. Rev. [ΒΑ]ΣΙΛΕΩ[Σ - 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; in inner left field, bow and quiver; on throne, A. Thompson 171. Müller 296. Struck slightly off center, otherwise, about very fine.
Ex Leu Web Auction 18, 19-21 December 2021, 281, and previously from a European collection, formed before 2005.
Price realized | 95 CHF |
Starting price | 25 CHF |