Lot 3411

Description

Thrace, Kingdom of, Lysimachos, (323-281 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.038 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, crescent upwards in exergue, to right **BASILEWS* and to left **LUSIMAXOU*, (cf.S.6814, Thompson 49, M.399, cf.SNG Cop. 1097, cf.McClean 4488, cf.SNG Lockett 1249). High relief, grey tone, of fine style, very fine and very scarce.