KINGS OF THRACE. Lysimachos, 305-282/1 BC. (Bronze, 19 mm, 3.02 g, 11 h), Contemporary imitation. Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet; countermark: river-god Hebros reclining left, Δ in circle monogram below. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ [Λ]YΣIM[AXOY] Lion leaping right; below, spearhead to right. Cf. HGC 3, 1758. Cf. Müller 61. Cf. SNG Copenhagen 1149. Green patina. Crude as made, otherwise, good very fine.
From the Vineyard Collection, acquired in December 1999.
An interesting imitation sporting a countermark of Odessos.
Price realized | 75 CHF |
Starting price | 40 CHF |