KINGS OF THRACE. Lysimachos, 305-281 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 31 mm, 17.02 g, 1 h), Kalchedon, circa 270s-260s. 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 left; on throne, spiral; in field to left, herm with Κ above and monogram of ΔΤ to right; in exergue, grain ear to left. Apparently unpublished. Mektepini -. Meydancikkale -. Muller -. Thompson -. Bold, clear and attractive, with a style beginning to be floridly baroque. Extremely fine.
Price realized | 1'900 CHF |
Starting price | 800 CHF |
Estimate | 1'000 CHF |