Lot 5242

Sale 95 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes, The Robb Family Collection

Description

Thrace, Kingdom of, Lysimachos, (323-281 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.97 grams), probably Abydos mint, issued from 282/1-250 B.C., obv. head of Alexander to right, with diadem and horn of Ammon, rev. Athena enthroned to left, supporting Nike, shield at side with Medusa head in centre, eagle to left in inner left, to right **BASILEWS* to left **LUSIMACOU*, (cf.S.6814, Seyrig, [ANS Centennial] Parion, pl. XLII, B; Boston MFA 839, M.342, Thompson -). Toned, nearly extremely fine, rare.

Ex McHugh Collection.

Estimate
$1,500
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$1,500

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