Kings of Thrace, Lysimachos AR Tetradrachm. Lysimacheia, circa 305-281 BC. Diademed head of the deified Alexander to right, with horn of Ammon / Athena Nikephoros seated to left, left arm resting on shield, transverse spear in background; ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ to right, ΛΥΣΙΜΑXΟΥ crowned by Nike to left, small lion head in inner left field, monograms in outer left field and in exergue. For similar lion head to left symbol, but different monograms, cf. Thompson 11-16; cf. Meydancikkale 2591-7 (same obv. die as 2594); cf. Müller 41-7; cf. Nomos 10, 20 (same obv. die). 16.93g, 30mm, 12h.
Extremely Fine; well-centred on a very broad planchet. Apparently unpublished in the standard references.
From the Saint Paul Collection;
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., Auction XVII, 28 March 2019, lot 419.
Price realized | 3'600 GBP |
Starting price | 1'500 GBP |
Estimate | 2'500 GBP |