Lot 2080

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

Description

Thrace, Kingdom of, Lysimachos, (305-281 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.69 g), Herakleia Pontike 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, HP monogram on throne, club in exergue, to right **[B]ASILEWS* downwards, to left **LUSIMAXOU* downwards, (cf.S.6814, Thompson 178, Muller 365, HGC 3 1750j). Lightly toned, very fine and rare.

Ex Anthony (Tony) Taylor Collection.^CNG Auction 426, lot 20.

Estimate
$600
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$850