Lot 3238

Sale 81 · Important Australian, New Zealand & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Thrace, Kingdom of, Lysimachos, (323-281 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.930 grams), Sardes mint, style of that issued c.297/6 - 287 B.C., obv. head of Alexander to right, with diadem and horn of Ammon, within dotted border, rev. Athena enthroned to left, supporting Nike, to outer left monogram PE in circle, in exergue monogram of **DK*, to left **BASILEWS to right **LUSIMACOU, (cf.S.6814, Thompson 86, SNG Cop. 1119, Armenak hoard MN 31 806-817, p.81). Well centred and with a high relief, nearly very fine and scarce.

Ex Dr. Colin Burnside Collection, and previously from Noble Numismatics Sale 62 (lot 1863).

Estimate
$350
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$210

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