THRACE, Byzantion. Circa 175-150 BC. AR Tetradrachm (34.5mm, 16.91 g, 12h). In the name and types of Lysimachos of Thrace. Good VF.Electronic Auction 571 – Session 1 Greek, 12h, Silver Estimate: $ 400 |
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THRACE, Byzantion. Circa 175-150 BC. AR Tetradrachm (34.5mm, 16.91 g, 12h). 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, transverse spear in background; BY on throne, ornate trident in exergue. Marinescu Issue 122, 353.1 (O152/R337) = H. B. Mattingly, “The Ma'Aret en-Num'an Hoard, 1980” in Essays Carson-Jenkins 454 corr. (monogram; this coin, illustrated in Marinescu); Müller 147; HGC 3, 1401. Bright surfaces, some marks and minor scrapes. Good VF. |