Stack's Bowers Galleries

January NYINC 2022 Auction  –  15 - 17 January 2022

Stack's Bowers Galleries, January NYINC 2022 Auction

Live Sessions: Ancient & World Coins, World Paper Money

Part A: Sa, 15.01.2022, from 12:30 AM CET
Part B: Sa, 15.01.2022, from 3:30 PM CET
Part C: Su, 16.01.2022, from 12:30 AM CET
Part D: Su, 16.01.2022, from 12:30 AM CET
Part E: Su, 16.01.2022, from 9:30 PM CET
Part F: Mo, 17.01.2022, from 6:00 PM CET
The auction is closed.

Description

THRACE. Kingdom of Thrace. Lysimachos, 323-281 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (17.19 gms), Amphipolis Mint, ca. 288/7-282/1 B.C. NGC AU, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5. Die Shift.

HGC-3.2, 1750l; Thompson-198. Obverse: Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon; Reverse: Athena seated left on throne, holding crowning Nike; kerykeion with handle to inner left, monogram to outer right. A lovely example of an alluring issue, this specimen has a bold strike and a hint of luster remaining. Golden highlights are present throughout, and a noted die shift on the reverse gives Athena an interesting doubled appearance.

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Price realized 1'300 USD
Starting price 420 USD
The auction is closed.
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