Lot 2491
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 (16.86 g), Sardes mint, issued 297/6-287/6 281 B.C., obv. diademed head of the deified Alexander right, wearing horn of Ammon, rev, Athena seated left, holding Nike and spear, to right and left **BASILEWS LUSIMAXOU*, complex monogram to left, **DK* monogram in exergue and a club in outer left field, (cf.S.6814, SNG Ash. 373, Thompson 86, SNG Cop. 1119, Armanek Hoard 806-810 [p.81], Muller 407). Toned, very fine and very scarce.
Ex London Coin Galleries December 6, 1997, previously from Spink America June 3, 1997 (lot 485).
- Estimate
- $1,200
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $1,200