Lot 2092
Sale 140 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Thrace, Kingdom of, Lysimachos, (305-281 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.68 g), Lysimacheia Mint, issued c.297-281^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head above^monogram in inner left field, **BASILEWS* to right **LUSIMACO[U]* to left, monogram in exergue, (cf.S.6814, unpublished in the standard references). Attractively toned, mild surface roughness, very fine and very rare.
Ex Anthony (Tony) Taylor Collection.^CNG Auction 403, lot 23.^This rare issue notes none in Coin Archives or the ANS photofile.
- Estimate
- $1,200
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $1,400