KINGS of THRACE, Macedonian. Lysimachos. 305-281 BC. AR Tetradrachm (29mm, 17.09 g, 6h). Pella mint. Struck 286/5-282/1 BC. Near EF.

Triton XXVI
Lot: 97. Estimated: $ 1 500

Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 1 800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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KINGS of THRACE, Macedonian. Lysimachos. 305-281 BC. AR Tetradrachm (29mm, 17.09 g, 6h). Pella mint. Struck 286/5-282/1 BC. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon / BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΛYΣIMAXOY, Athena Nikephoros seated left, left arm resting on shield, transverse spear in background; to inner left, monogram in circle above arm, monogram below. Thompson 244 var. (monogram above arm); Müller –; Auctiones SA 7, lot 107 var. (monogram; same obv. die [example of Thompson 244]); CNG E-366, lot 407 (same dies); A. Hess (18 March 1918), lot 284 = J. Hamburger (17 June 1908), lot 414 (same dies). Lightly toned. Near EF. Fine style. Rare.

From the Pythagoras Collection, purchased from Jonathan K. Kern.


The final winners of all Triton XXVI lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 10-11 January 2023.

Triton XXVI – Session One – Lots 1-334 will be held Tuesday morning, 10 January 2023 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

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