Lot 2993

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

Description

Thrace, kings of, Lysimachos, (305-281 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.34 g), issued in the name and type of Alexander III of Macedon, Kolophon Mint, struck c.299/8 - 297/6 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 127, Price L27, Muller 21, HGC 3, 1752e). Lightly toned with underlying lustre, good very fine or better and scarce.

Ex D.G.L.Worland Collection. Previously CNG Auction 497, lot 99. With ticket.

Estimate
$300
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$500