Nomos

Obolos Webauction 11  –  8 December 2018

Nomos, Obolos Webauction 11

Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Islamic and Medieval Coins

Sa, 08.12.2018, from 4:00 PM CET
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Description

KINGS OF THRACE. Lysimachos, 305-281 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 30 mm, 17.08 g, 3 h), Amphipolis, c. 288/7-282/1. 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; inner left, monogram of ΠYPΩ; outer right, monogram of ΔHP; in exergue, monogram of ΔH. Müller 539. Thompson 207. Nicely centered and toned, with a bold portrait of Alexander the Great. Scratch on reverse, otherwise, very fine.

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Price realized 280 CHF
Starting price 250 CHF
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