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CNG 100, Lot: 1416. Estimate $1000.
Sold for $850. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

MYSIA, Kyzikos. Late 3rd-early 2nd centuries BC. AR Tetradrachm (36mm, 16.95 g, 1h). In the name and types of Lysimachos of Thrace. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon / Athena Nikephoros seated left, left arm resting on shield, spear behind; monograms to outer and inner left; in exergue, long torch right. SNG France 2530–3 var. (monograms); Mektipini 164 var. (same). Near EF, lightly toned, a couple marks and minor doubling on reverse. Struck on a broad flan. Very rare.


From the Friend of a Scholar Collection, purchased from Maison Platt, September 1980.