Lot 2992

Sale 137 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Thrace, kings of, Lysimachos, (305-281 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.01 g), issued in the name and type of Alexander III of Macedon, Kolophon Mint, struck c.301/0 - 300/299 BC. obv. head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin rev. Zeus Aetophoros seated left, in left field, forepart of lion left above **F*, pentagram below throne, (cf.S.6812, Thompson 120, Price 1840, Muller (Alexander) 357, HGC 3, 1751d). Lightly toned, good very fine and scarce.

Ex D.G.L.Worland Collection. Previously CNG Auction 509, lot 44. With ticket.

Estimate
$250
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$550