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Thrace, Kingdom of, Lysimachos, (323-281 B.C.), electroplated copy of the silver tetradrachm, (17.08 g), Pergamon mint, style of that issued c.287 B.C., obv. head of Alexander to right, with diadem and horn of Ammon, within dotted border, K under bust, rev. Athena enthroned to left, supporting Nike, to inner left a cult statue, to far left N, crescent in exergue, to right **BASILEWS to left **LUSIMACOU*, (cf.S.6814, Thompson 225, Arnold-Biucchi 63 [dies of obv.12, rev.61, obverse die illustrated on Pl.4 [error on plates]). Copy of the British Museum example, possibly by Ready.
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
Locri Opuntii and Epiknemidia, (369-338 B.C.), copy of a silver stater, (11.15 g), obv. head of Persephone to right, wreath with corn, wearing ear-ring, rev. Ajax son of Oileus, naked but for helmet, advancing to right, holding sword and large shield, broken spear on ground, around **OPON TIWN*, (cf.S.2326, cf.BMC 27, cf.BCD 93 [NAC Sale 55], cf.Gulbenkian 498). Smoothed on edge of reverse, a good modern copy, original type rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $90