KINGS OF THRACE. Lysimachos, 305-281 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 29 mm, 17.53 g, 12 h), Sestos, circa 297/6-282/1. Diademed head of Alexander the Great to right with horn of Ammon over his ear. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ - ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟ[Y] 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, forepart of a lion to left. Meydancikkale -. Müller 37. Thompson 23. Struck in high relief with a bold portrait of fine style. A few light marks and struck on a slightly short but heavy flan, otherwise, about extremely fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Price realized | 2'600 CHF |
Starting price | 800 CHF |
Estimate | 1'000 CHF |