CNG 100, Lot: 1303. Estimate $2000. Sold for $1500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

THRACE, Byzantion. Circa 210-195 BC. AR Tetradrachm (34mm, 16.75 g, 12h). In the name and types of Lysimachos. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon / Athena Nikephoros seated left, left arm resting on shield, transverse spear in background; monogram to inner left, BY on throne. Marinescu Issue 83, 190 (dies 74/183); SNG Berry 411 (same dies). Superb EF, toned, light marks under tone, a couple faint die breaks on reverse. Well centered on a broad flan.