Lot 4239

Description

Thrace, Kingdom of, Lysimachos, (305-281 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.94 g), Lampsakos mint, issued c.297/6-282/1 B.C., obv. head of Alexander to right, (eye looking upwards), with diadem and horn of Ammon, within dotted border, rev. Athena enthroned to left, supporting Nike, shield at side, **DX* monogram in inner left field, crescent in exergue, to right **BASILEWS* to left **LUSIMACOU*, (cf.S.6814, Thompson 49, M.399, Armenak Hoard 723 [ANS MN 31, p.78], SNG France 2548-9). Toned, a few marks, very fine and scarce.