Lot 3398

Sale 101 · Important Australian & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Thrace, Kingdom of, Lysimachos, (323-281 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.12 g), Pella mint, issued 286/5-282/1 B.C., obv. head of Alexander to right, with diadem and horn of Ammon, within dotted border, rev. Athena Nikephoros enthroned to left, supporting Nike, spear behind, resting arm on shield, monogram **WLR* to left, K in exergue, to right **BASILEWS*, to left **LUSIMAXOU*, (cf.S.6814, Thompson 252 corrected, M.473, Armenak -, Meydancikkale -). Light grey patination, with full flan but slightly off centred on obverse, nearly extremely fine or better and rare.

Estimate
$2,500
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$1,900

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