★ Dramatic Head of Alexander ★
KINGS OF THRACE. Lysimachos, 305-281 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 25 mm, 16.99 g, 11 h), Lampsakos, 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 hand; behind, transverse spear with point below left; in the inner field to left, torch with flame to right; on throne, eight-pointed star. Müller 381. Thompson 43. SNG Oxford 3722. With a dramatic and emotive head of Alexander. Nearly extremely fine.
Price realized | 1'300 CHF |
Starting price | 500 CHF |