Lot 4916

Description

Thrace, Kingdom of, Lysimachos, (323-281 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.76 grams), uncertain mint, issued from 280-250 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, monogram to left and **STH* in exergue, to right **BASILEWS* to left **LUSIMACOU*, (cf.S.6814, M.-, Thompson -, MG [Imhoof-Blumer. Monnaies Grecques] 65 [p.55], Coin Hoards VI hoard 23 fig. 3, No.10). Bright, some roughness on reverse, nearly very fine/good fine and very rare.

A most interesting obverse portrait.