Lot 2488
Sale 128 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Thrace, Kings of, Lysimachos, (323-281 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.03 g), Alexandria Troas mint, issued 297/6-281 B.C., obv. head of Alexander to right, with diadem and horn of Ammon, rev. Athena enthroned to left, supporting Nike, spear behind, **PU monogram to left, ME monogram in exergue, to right **BASILEWS*, to left **LUSIMAXOU*, (cf.S.6814, Bellinger A9 [p.79], Thompson 157, M.486). Toned, good very fine and very rare.
Ex Stephen Cole, November 18, 1990, previously from the Numismatic Fine Arts Auction Sale December 14, 1989 (lot 415) coming from the collection of Paul Stadler Szebo (1889-1960).
- Estimate
- $1,500
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $2,400