ISLANDS off TROAS, Tenedos. Circa 190s BC. AR Tetradrachm (35mm, 16.87 g, 12h). In the name and types of Lysimachos of Thrace. Near EF.Triton XXVII Greek, 12h, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver Sold For $ 1 800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ISLANDS off TROAS, Tenedos. Circa 190s BC. AR Tetradrachm (35mm, 16.87 g, 12h). In the name and types of Lysimachos of Thrace. 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; monogram and labrys in exergue. Meadows, Double-Axe, Group E, 172 (O12/R23 – this coin, illustrated); Müller –; HGC 6, 389. Lightly toned, some die wear and light deposits, cleaning scratches in field on obverse. Near EF. Extremely rare series, and the only example known of this variety. |