Lot 4223

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

Description

Thrace, kingdom of Lysimachus, (323-281 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.214 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, spear behind, to left cithara and A on throne, to right **BASILEW[S], to left **LUSIMACO[U]*, (cf.S.6817, Thompson 174 [Illustrated Plate 20, similar dies]). Good very fine and rare.

Ex Gorny & Mosch, Auction 134, October 11-12, 2004 (lot 1214).

Estimate
$400
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$300

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