KINGS of THRACE, Macedonian. Lysimachos. 305-281 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28.5mm, 16.77 g, 6h). Lysimacheia mint(?). Struck early-mid 3rd century BC. EF.

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Lot: 5076. Estimated: $ 1 000

Greek, Silver

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KINGS of THRACE, Macedonian. Lysimachos. 305-281 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28.5mm, 16.77 g, 6h). Lysimacheia mint(?). Struck early-mid 3rd century BC. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon / Athena Nikephoros seated left, left arm resting on shield, spear diagonally in background; monograms to inner left and in exergue. Thompson –; Müller –; HGC 3, 1750a; Meydancikkale 2687 var. (control marks, but obv. die from the same engraver); CNG E-477, lot 70 (same obv. die). Iridescent tone, a hint of porosity, minor die wear on obverse, light scuff on reverse. EF.

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The authors of the Meydancikkale study placed their coin at Pella, based on a loose association of the control marks with that of Thompson 255. However, C. Marinescu has conclusively reattributed that issue to Byzantion, based on a distinct portrait style that links a number of the early Byzantion series, which is significantly different from the style found here. In contrast, the control markings and portrait style of the CNG E-477 coin are similar to a number of coins that Seyrig placed under posthumous issues at Lysimacheia (in the ANS photofile). As there are no notes explaining his placement, and a detailed study of Lysimacheia is lacking, Seyrig’s attribution must be regarded as speculative.

Closing Date and Time: 17 January 2024 at 10:25:00 ET.

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