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Lot 2068

Sale 140 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Thrace, Kingdom of, Lysimachos, (305-281 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.90 g), Ainos Mint, issued c.283/2 B.C., obv. head of Alexander to right, with diadem and horn of Ammon, within dotted border, rev. Athena enthroned to left, supporting Nike, shield at side, lion head above cult image on throne in inner left field, **BASILEWS* to right **LUSIMACOU* to left, monogram on throne, (cf.S.6814,^Thompson 257, Muller 119, CNG 100, lot 1312 [same dies]). Lightly toned, good very fine and very rare.

Ex Anthony (Tony) Taylor Collection.^CNG Auction 105, lot 51.

Estimate
$2,500
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$2,200