KINGS of THRACE, Macedonian. Lysimachos. 305-281 BC. AR Tetradrachm (29mm, 16.82 g, 7h). Ainos mint. Struck circa 283/2–281 BC. Good VF.Electronic Auction 571 – Session 1 Greek, Silver Estimate: $ 500 |
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KINGS of THRACE, Macedonian. Lysimachos. 305-281 BC. AR Tetradrachm (29mm, 16.82 g, 7h). Ainos mint. Struck circa 283/2–281 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; tripod to outer left, cult image on throne to inner left. Thompson 257 var. (no tripod, monogram on throne); Müller 114 var. (no tripod); HGC 3, 1750r; Seyrig casts 160-19 (same dies; coin in collection of L. Naville). Lightly toned, some minor doubling on reverse. Good VF. Very rare with tripod, only two in CoinArchives, two in the ANS Photofile. |