BITHYNIA, Kalchedon. Circa 230s-mid 220s BC. AV Stater (17.5mm, 8.31 g, 2h). In the name and types of Lysimachos.

Triton XXIII – Session One – Greek Coinage Part I
Lot: 298. Estimated: $ 5 000

Greek, Gold

Sold For $ 7 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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BITHYNIA, Kalchedon. Circa 230s-mid 220s BC. AV Stater (17.5mm, 8.31 g, 2h). In the name and types of Lysimachos. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon / BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΛYΣIMAXOY, Athena Nikephoros seated left, left arm resting on shield, transverse spear in background; monograms to inner left and in exergue. Marinescu Issue 33, 73 var. (O–/R68 [unlisted obv. die]); Seyrig, Monnaies, pl. 25, 24 (same obv. die); Türkoğlu L01; HGC 7, 506. Light reddish toning. EF. Extremely rare, only one example noted by Marinescu (in the BN), only one in CoinArchives, none in ANS photofile.

Ex inAsta 70 (22 September 2017), lot 20.


The final winners of all Triton XXIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2020. Triton XXIII – Session One – Greek Coinage Part I will be held Tuesday morning, 14 January 2020 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and in person at the public auction, 22.50% for all others.