TROAS, Abydos. Circa 170s-150s BC. AR Tetradrachm (34.5mm, 14.99 g, 12h). In the name and types of Lysimachos of Thrace.Electronic Auction 515 Greek, Silver Sold For $ 450. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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TROAS, Abydos. Circa 170s-150s BC. AR Tetradrachm (34.5mm, 14.99 g, 12h). In the name and types of Lysimachos of Thrace. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon / Athena Nikephoros seated left, left arm resting on shield, transverse spear in background; cornucopia to outer left, monogram to inner left; in exergue, eagle standing right within ethnic, monogram to right. Müller –; CNG 102, lot 397 var. = Triton XIII, lot 1283 var. (cornucopia to inner left; same obv. die); otherwise, unpublished in the standard references. Lightly toned, rough surfaces, scratches. Good VF. Very rare. |