Lot 5060

Sale 92 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Thrace, Kingdom of, Lysimachos, (323-281 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.586 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 left field, to right **BASILEWS* to left **LUSIMACOU*, (cf.S.6814, M.401, Thompson 47). Bright, slightly porous surface, otherwise nearly very fine and rare.

Ex Recent "Seleucid Hoard" and Noble Numismatics Auction Sale 79 (lot 3413).

Estimate
$400
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$0

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