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, 17.05 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; to inner left, ΠTΩΛ monogram; to exergue KO monogram. Müller 544. Thompson 211 ( this obverse die ). With a bold portrait of Alexander, struck in high relief. Very fine.

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Price realized 300 CHF
Starting price 170 CHF
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