Nomos

Auction 22  –  22 June 2021

Nomos, Auction 22

Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Medieval and Modern Coins

Tu, 22.06.2021, from 4:00 PM CEST
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Description

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 Apparently unpublished.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.

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Price realized 1'900 CHF
Starting price 800 CHF
Estimate 1'000 CHF
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