Lot 2996

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

Description

Thrace, Kingdom of, Lysimachos, (323-281 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.24 g), issued 294-287 B.C, Ephesos Mint, obv. diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon, rev. **BASIL[EWS] [L]USIMAXOU*, on right and left sides, Athena Nikephoros seated to left, her left arm resting on shield, transverse spear in background, bee between E **F* to left, (cf.S.6817, Thompson 168, Muller 421, Armenak hoard 883). Lightly toned, extremely fine and rare.

Ex D.G.L.Worland Collection.

Estimate
$1,000
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$750