Lot 4220

Sale 87 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Stamps & Banknotes

Description

Thrace, Kingdom of, Lysimachos, (323-281 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.810 grams), Sestos mint, issued 297/6-282/1 B.C., obv. head of Alexander to right, with diadem and horn of Ammon, dotted border, rev. Athena enthroned to left, supporting Nike, spear behind, ivy leaf in left field, to right **[B]ASILEW[S]*, to left **LUSIMAXOU*, (cf.S.6814, M.-, Thompson 27, Meydancikkale Hoard 2598). Light tone, good very fine and rare.

Ex Edward Waddell, USA, in 2000.

Estimate
$800
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$770

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