★ From the collection of Jean P. Lambros, Hirsch XXIX, 9 November 1910, 198 ★
KINGS OF THRACE. Lysimachos, 305-281 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 31 mm, 17.27 g, 10 h), Amphipolis, circa 288/7-282/1. Diademed head of Alexander the Great to right with horn of Ammon over his ear. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ - ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟY 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, to outer right and in exergue, monograms. Meydancikkale 2673-4. Müller -. SNG Berry 521 ( same dies ). Thompson 207. Attractively toned and boldly struck in high relief, a lovely example with a beautiful portrait and a fine pedigree. Very light marks, otherwise, extremely fine.
From the collection of Jean P. Lambros, Hirsch XXIX, 9 November 1910, 198.
Price realized | 3'800 CHF |
Starting price | 2'000 CHF |
Estimate | 2'500 CHF |