Lot description:
Kings of Thrace, Lysimachos AR Tetradrachm. Amphipolis, 288/7-282/2 BC. Diademed head of the deified Alexander to right, with horn of Ammon / Athena Nikephoros seated to left, resting left arm on shield, transverse spear in background; BAΣIΛEΩΣ to right, ΛYΣIMAXOY crowned by Nike to left, monogram in inner left field, two monograms in exergue. Thompson 209; Müller -. 17.13g, 31mm, 7h.
Good Extremely Fine; a bold portrait in high relief.
Ex Leu Numismatik AG, Auction 10, 24 October 2021, lot 2031 (hammer: CHF 2,800);
Ex European collection, formed before 2005.
Estimate: 2000 GBP | |