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Ancients Auction 12  –  22 August 2024

The Coin Cabinet, Ancients Auction 12

Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Islamic Coins - 20% BP

Th, 22.08.2024, from 3:00 PM CEST
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Description

★ Extremely Rare ★

ANCIENT GREECE. KINGS OF THRACE. Lysimachos.
Silver Tetradrachm, circa 305-281 BC. Lampsakos or Amphipolis.
Obv: diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon. Rev: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ, Athena Nikephoros seated left, left arm resting on shield, transverse spear in background; EY monogram to outer left.

Very Fine; bright and lustrous metal.

Reference: Müller-; HGC 3.2-1750i; Savoca 82, lot 31 var. (with countermark; hammer: EUR 440).
Rarity: Extremely Rare; only 4 other examples found on CoinArchives.
Die Axis: 12h.
Diameter: 29 mm.
Weight: 16.59 g.
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Price realized 200 GBP
Starting price 125 GBP
Estimate 250 GBP
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