Lot 4221

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

Description

Thrace, Kingdom of, Lysimachos, (323-281 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.158 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 inner left field, aplustre in outer left field, to right **BASILEWS* to left **LUSIMACOU*, (cf.S.6814, M.356, Thompson 48). Toned, slight surface roughness, otherwise very fine and rare.

Ex Bridgeview Galleries, South Australia.

Estimate
$800
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$0

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