Lot 3548
Sale 85 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
Thrace, Kingdom of Lysimachus, (323-281 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.260 grams), Ephesus mint, struck 294-287 B.C., obv. head of Alexander to right with diadem and horn of Ammon within dotted circle, rev. Athena enthroned to left supporting Nike, bee between E and **F* below, to right **[B]ASILEW[S]*, to left **LUSIMACO[U]*, (cf.S.6817, SNG Cop. 1147, Thompson 168, M.421). Light toning, off centred obverse, tight flan, very fine, rare.
An interesting issue with the usual abreviation of the mint name and symbol that appears on the regular coinage of Ephesus of the 4th and 3rd century B.C.
- Estimate
- $300
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $300