KINGS of THRACE, Macedonian. Lysimachos. 305-281 BC. AR Drachm (17mm, 4.24 g, 12h). Lampsakos mint. Struck 297/6-282/1 BC. NGC graded MS, 4/5, 4/5.CNG Feature Auction 121 Greek, 12h, Silver Sold For $ 2 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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KINGS of THRACE, Macedonian. Lysimachos. 305-281 BC. AR Drachm (17mm, 4.24 g, 12h). Lampsakos mint. Struck 297/6-282/1 BC. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon / BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΛYΣIMAXOY, Athena Nikephoros seated left, resting left arm on shield set on ground; diagonal spear in background; monogram to inner left. Cf. Thompson 57 (tetradrachm), otherwise, unpublished as a drachm. In NGC encapsulation 6057160-165, graded MS, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5. Very rare in this denomination. |