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CNG Feature Auction 115

Lot nuber 87

KINGS of THRACE, Macedonian. Lysimachos. 305-281 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27.5mm, 16.81 g, 12h). Magnesia on the Maeander mint. Struck circa 297/6-282/1 BC.


CNG Feature Auction 115
Lot: 87.
 Estimated: $ 2 000

Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 1 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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KINGS of THRACE, Macedonian. Lysimachos. 305-281 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27.5mm, 16.81 g, 12h). Magnesia on the Maeander mint. Struck circa 297/6-282/1 BC. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon / Athena Nikephoros seated left, left arm resting on shield, transverse spear in background; monogram to inner left. Thompson 113 var. (monogram); Müller 552 var. (same); HGC 3, 1750e. In NGC encapsulation 2400069-002, graded Ch XF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5. Extremely rare variety, approximately seven published.

A very distinctive and powerful portrayal of Alexander the Great, quite different from what is routinely seen at Magnesia. This variety incorporates an entire omicron in the control unlike versions listed under Thompson 113.

The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 115 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 16-17 September 2020. This lot is in Session 1, which begins 16 September 2020 at 9 AM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 22.50% for all others.

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