Lot 2077
Sale 140 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Thrace, Kingdom of, Lysimachos, (323-281 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.25 g), issued 294-287 B.C, Ephesos Mint, obv. diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon, rev. **BASILEWS LUSIMAXOU*, on right and left sides, Athena Nikephoros seated to left, her left arm resting on shield, transverse spear in background, bow and quiver inner left, (cf.S.6817, Thompson 171, Sunrise -, Muller 296, HGC 3, 1753d). Bright, extremely fine, slightly off centred on obverse and very rare.
Ex Anthony "Tony" Taylor Collection.^Noble Numismatics Sale 125, lot 4481. Previously Freeman & Sear Mail Bid Sale 8 February 5, 2003 (lot 123).
- Estimate
- $800
- Result Status
- Passed in