Lot 2858

Sale 138 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Thrace, Kings of, Lysimachos, (323-281 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.00 g), Sardis mint, issued 297/6-287 B.C., obv. head of Alexander to right, with diadem and horn of Ammon, within dotted border, rev. Athena Nikephoros enthroned to left, supporting Nike, spear behind, resting arm on shield, to right **BASILEWS*, to left **LUSIMAXOU, GRE* monogram in outer left field, **G* in exergue, (cf.S.6814, Thompson 287, M.405a, Armenak -, Meydancikkale 2629). Grey patination, with full flan but slightly off centred on obverse, good very fine/very fine and rare.

Ex Richard Winokur Collection and CNG eSale 151 (November 1, 2006) (lot 28),

Estimate
$1,800
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$2,000

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