THRACE. Kingdom of Thrace. Lysimachos, 323-281 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (17.24 gms), Kolophon Mint, ca. 299/8-297/6 B.C. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5.
Thompson-123; Pr-L23; HGC-3, 1749a. Obverse: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin; Reverse: Zeus seated left on throne, holding eagle and scepter; in left field, forepart of lion left above crescent; pentagram below throne. Struck on a rather broad flan, this attractively toned issue utilized the types of Alexander III 'the Great,' replacing the name of Alexander with that of Lysimachos.
Estimate: $400.00 - $600.00