KINGS of THRACE, Macedonian. Lysimachos. 305-281 BC. AR Tetradrachm (30.5mm, 16.95 g, 12h). Pergamon mint. Struck circa 287/6-282 BC.Triton XXIII – Session One – Greek Coinage Part I Greek, Silver Sold For $ 9 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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KINGS of THRACE, Macedonian. Lysimachos. 305-281 BC. AR Tetradrachm (30.5mm, 16.95 g, 12h). Pergamon mint. Struck circa 287/6-282 BC. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon; K below / BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΛYΣIMAXOY, Athena Nikephoros seated left, left arm resting on shield, transverse spear in background; crescent to outer left, cult image to inner left, monogram in exergue. Thompson 221; Arnold-Biucchi, Pergamene 41–3 var. (O9/R– [unlisted rev. die]); Müller –; HGC 3, 1750m; SNG BN –; SNG Berry 431 (same obv. die). Attractive light toning, minor knock on reverse. EF. Fine style and high relief. |