Lot 2090

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

Description

Thrace, Kings of, Lysimachos, (305-281 B.C.), silver drachm, (4.37 g), issued in the name and type of Alexander^III of Macedon, Lysimacheia Mint, struck c.299/8 - 297/6 BC. obv. head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin rev. Zeus Aetophoros seated left, in left field, lion forepart left above monogram, below throne, monogram, **BASILEWS* below, in right field **LUSIMACOU* (cf.S.6812, Thompson 6, Price L1, Muller 14). Toned, good very fine or better.

Ex Anthony "Tony" Taylor Collection.^CNG Auction 405, lot 23.

Estimate
$400
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$460