Lot 1777
Sale 75 · Important Australian, British & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
Thrace, Kingdom of, Lysimachus, (323-281 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.182 grams), Lampsacus mint, issued 297/6-282/1 B.C., obv. head of Alexander to right, with diadem and horn of Ammon, within dotted circle, rev. Athena enthroned to left, supporting Nike, spear behind, **D/X* monogram to left, crescent in exergue, to right **BASILEWS*, to left **LUSIMAXOU*, (cf.S.6814, Thompson 49, Armenak 715-754 [ANS MN 316 [p.78-9, Plate 18], SNG Cop. 1097, Meydancikkale 2612-3 [Pl.76]). Dark grey tone with nearly full flan, extremely fine and very scarce.
Ex M&M Nunimsatics, Washington, New York Sale 1, December 7, 1997 (lot 63).
- Estimate
- $2,500
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $3,500