KINGS OF THRACE. Lysimachos, 305-281 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 28 mm, 16.93 g, 12 h), Abydos, circa 301/0-300/299. 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; in outer left field, head of griffin to left; in inner left field, monogram. Meydancikkale 2621. Müller 126. Thompson 70. The obverse struck slightly off center, otherwise, very fine.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group E-Auction 549, 1 November 2023, 37.
Price realized | 550 CHF |
Starting price | 75 CHF |