Lot 1701
Sale 131 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Thrace, Kingdom of, Lysimachos, (323-281 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.84 g), Magnesia mint, issued 297/6-282/1 B.C., obv. head of Alexander to right, with diadem and horn of Ammon, dotted border, rev. Athena enthroned to left, supporting Nike, spear behind, bowl with flame on stand in left field or race torch with fillets, to right **BASILEWS*, to left **LUSIMAXOU*, Meander pattern below, (cf.S.6814, M.331, Thompson 110, cf.Muller 445, HGC 3, 1750e). Lightly toned with two small tiny plugs, otherwise very fine of better and very rare.
- Estimate
- $1,300
- Result Status
- Passed in