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Lot 2071

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

Thrace, Kingdom of, Lysimachos, (323-281 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.10 g), Amphipolis Mint, issued 288/7-281 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 to inner left, bee in outer right area, to right **BASILEWS* downwards, to left **LUSIMAXOU* downwards, (cf.S.6814, Thompson 190). Bright, a few minor surface marks, otherwise good very fine and rare.

Ex Anthony (Tony) Taylor Collection.^Noble Numismatics Sale 111, lot 4483. Previously CNG Electronic Auction No.347 March 25, 2015 (lot 90).^

Estimate
$2,000
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$1,200