Lot 3413
Sale 79 · Important Australian & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
Thrace, Kingdom of, Lysimachos, (323-281 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.586 grams), Lampsacus mint, issued before 282/1 B.C. obv. head of Alexander to right, with diadem and horn of Ammon, within dotted border, rev. Athena enthroned to left, supporting Nike, shield at side with Medusa head in centre, HP monogram in left field, crescent in exergue, to right **BASILEWS* to left **LUSIMACOU*, (cf.S.6814, M.401, Thompson 47, SNG Ash. 3724, McClean 4492). Bright, slightly porous surface, otherwise nearly very fine and rare.
Ex Recent 'Seleucid Hoard'.
- Estimate
- $600
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $250