KINGS of THRACE, Macedonian. Lysimachos. 305-281 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28.5mm, 17.02 g, 12h). Uncertain mint. Early-mid 3rd century BC. Good VF.Electronic Auction 573 Greek, 12h, Silver Estimate: $ 300 |
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KINGS of THRACE, Macedonian. Lysimachos. 305-281 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28.5mm, 17.02 g, 12h). Uncertain mint. Early-mid 3rd century BC. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon / Athena Nikephoros seated left, resting arm on round shield set on ground; spear in background; K to inner left. Cf. HGC 3, 1750 (for type); CNG 87, lot 279 (same obv. die); otherwise, unpublished in the standard references. Lightly toned, scratch on obverse, scrapes on reverse. Good VF. Rare. Staters are also known for this issue (cf. Triton XVII, lot 109). |