KINGS of THRACE, Macedonian. Lysimachos. 305-281 BC. AR Tetradrachm (29.5mm, 15.86 g, 3h). Uncertain mint in Thrace (Kabyle?). Struck under Skostokos, circa 285-281 BC. Near VF.

Electronic Auction 566
Lot: 78.
Closing Date: Jul 17 2024 10:00 ET

Greek, Silver

Estimate: $ 200

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KINGS of THRACE, Macedonian. Lysimachos. 305-281 BC. AR Tetradrachm (29.5mm, 15.86 g, 3h). Uncertain mint in Thrace (Kabyle?). Struck under Skostokos, circa 285-281 BC. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon / Athena Nikephoros seated left, arm resting on shield, transverse spear in background; herm to inner left. Fischer-Bossert, Lysimacheier 24 (V6’/R14); Peykov C3100; HGC 3, 1471. Deep iridescent tone, rough surfaces, area of weak strike. Near VF. Rare.

From the Skillman Collection. Ex Solidus Numismatik 97 (19 April 2022), lot 23.

While previous scholars viewed Skostokos as a dynast who took control of parts of Thrace following Lysimachos’ death, Fischer-Bossert’s die study demonstrates that Skostokos was most likely a local ruler in the vicinity of Kybele, under Lysimachos, who was permitted to strike these coins near the end of Lysimachos’ reign.

Closing Date and Time: 17 July 2024 at 10:25:40 ET.

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