Lot 1884

Description

Thrace, kingdom of Lysimachos, (323-281 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.16 grams), Pella mint, issued 286/5-282/1 B.C., obv. head of Alexander to right, with diadem and horn of Ammon, rev. Athena enthroned to left, supporting Nike, with wreath, HP monogram in outer left field, KA monogram in inner left field, (Thompson 248, SNG Oxford 3754, cf.S.6814). Slightly off centre on the obverse, struck in very high relief, otherwise good very fine and rare thus.

Ex Bunker Hunt Collection.