KINGS OF THRACE. Lysimachos, 305-281 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 31 mm, 16.97 g, 12 h), probably a late lifetime or early posthumous issue from an uncertain mint, circa 285-275. Diademed head of the deified Alexander the Great to right, with horn of Ammon over his ear. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ Athena seated to left on throne, holding Nike in her right hand, resting her left in her lap, and with her spear over her right shoulder; to right, her shield leans on her throne; in inner left field, monogram of ΚΟ; in exergue, monogram of ΗΡΙ. Müller -. Thompson -. Possibly unpublished and unknown with these monograms, clear and toned. Reverse struck slightly off-center, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.
Price realized | 1'600 CHF |
Starting price | 640 CHF |
Estimate | 800 CHF |