Lot 1705
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, (16.52 grams), Lysimacheia mint, issued c.280-250 B.C., obv. head of Alexander to right, with diadem and horn of Ammon, within plain border, rev. Athena enthroned to left, supporting Nike, shield at side with Medusa head in centre, lion's head to left, to left **BASILEWS* to right **LUSIMAXOU*, (cf.S.6814, Thompson -, Mektepini 105 [same obv. die], M.39, HGC 3, 1493). Grey patination, high relief, fine style, good very fine and very rare symbol on its own.
Ex Freeman & Sear, Mail Bid Sale 10, February 11, 2004 (lot 160) with auction ticket.
- Estimate
- $1,500
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $1,200