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KINGS of THRACE, Macedonian. Lysimachos. 305-281 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28mm, 17.08 g, 3h). Amphipolis mint. Struck circa 288/7-282/1 BC. VF.Electronic Auction 616 Greek, Silver Estimate: $ 400 |
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KINGS of THRACE, Macedonian. Lysimachos. 305-281 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28mm, 17.08 g, 3h). Amphipolis mint. Struck circa 288/7-282/1 BC. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon / Athena Nikephoros seated left, arm resting on shield, transverse spear in background; race torch to inner left, monogram to outer right. Thompson 187 var. (outer right control); Müller 445a var. (same); HGC 3, 1750l; Seyrig Casts 79.9 var. = BnF inv. H 1675 var. (same; same obv. die). Toned, remnants of find patina, minor marks, graffito in field on reverse. VF. Very rare issue with monogram rather than bee. |
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