KINGS OF THRACE. Lysimachos, 305-281 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 29 mm, 17.00 g, 4 h), Amphipolis, c. 288/7-282/1. Diademed head of Alexander the Great to right, with horn of Ammon over his ear. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ Athena seated to left on throne, leaning her left elbow on her shield and holding Nike, crowning the king's name, in her right; behind, transverse spear; in inner left, ΠYP monogram; AΦ monogram in the outer right field. Müller -. Thompson 199. Same obverse die as CNG e-auction 318 (2014) 60. With a bold portrait of Alexander struck in high relief; attractively toned. Minor scratches on the obverse, otherwise, very fine.
Price realized | 550 CHF |
Starting price | 200 CHF |