KINGS OF THRACE. Lysimachos, 305-281 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 31 mm, 17.05 g, 1 h), Lampsakos, c. 297/6-282/1. 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 with point below; in the inner left field, monogram; in exergue, crescent with points to left. Müller 400. SNG BN 2544. Thompson 56. Sharply struck and attractively toned. Tiny edge chip, minor porosity, and very thin die breaks on both sides, otherwise, extremely fine.
Price realized | 4'000 CHF |
Starting price | 1'600 CHF |
Estimate | 2'000 CHF |