Greek Silver & Bronze
Lot 3237 Session 11 (9.30am Friday) Greek Silver & Bronze
Estimate $1,200
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THRACE, Kingdom of, Lysimachus, (323-281 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.930 grams), Lampsacus mint, issued c.297/6-282/1 B.C., obv. head of Alexander to right, (eye looking upwards), with diadem and horn of Ammon, within dotted border, rev. Athena enthroned to left, supporting Nike, shield at side with Medusa head in centre, **D/X* monogram in inner left field, herm in outer left field, to right **BASILEWS*, to left **LUSIMAXOU*, (cf.S.6814, Thompson 50 [Pl.17], SNG Cop.1095, M.91). High relief, fine style, some minor pitting, otherwise very fine or better and scarce.
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Estimate $1,200
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