Lot 4139

Sale 139 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Thrace, Kingdom of, Lysimachos, (323-281 BC), silver tetradrachm (16.83 g), Amphipolis Mint, issued 288/7-282/1 B.C., obv. head of Alexander to right, with diadem and horn of Ammon, within dotted circle, rev. Athena enthroned to left, supporting Nike, spear behind, caduceus with handle to left, AI monogram outer right (cf.S.6814, Thompson 198, Armenak 914 [ANS MN 31 [p.86, Plate 24], M.107). Very fine and rare.

Private purchase from Noble Numismatics.
Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 136, lot 2561.

Estimate
$1,500
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$1,300

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