Lot 3275

Description

Thrace, Kingdom of, Lysimachos, (323-281 B.C.), plated silver tetradrachm, (16.20 grams), probably of Alexandria Troas mint, issued from 297/6 -282/1 B.C. type, 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, AP monogram above a bee, monogram EM in exergue, to right **BASILEWS* to left **LUSIMACOU*, (cf.S.6814, M.430 [Ephesos], cf.Thompson 160). Trace of base metal underneath, otherwise good very fine and rare as a plated piece.