CNG 102, Lot: 193. Estimate $1000. Sold for $2750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

KINGS of THRACE, Macedonian. Lysimachos. 305-281 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28mm, 17.12 g, 12h). Magnesia on the Maeander mint. Struck circa 297/6-282/1 BC. 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 outer left. Thompson 101; Müller 301. EF, surfaces a little bright, hairline flan crack. High relief.

From the Allan Smith, M.D. Collection.