Leu Numismatik AG > Auction 15 | Auction date: 1 June 2024 |
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Lot description: KINGS OF THRACE. Lysimachos, 305-281 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 31 mm, 17.27 g, 10 h), Amphipolis, circa 288/7-282/1. Diademed head of Alexander the Great to right with horn of Ammon over his ear. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ - ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟY Athena seated left, holding Nike, crowning the king's name, in her right hand and leaning with her left arm on shield decorated with lion's head; behind, transverse spear; in inner left field, to outer right and in exergue, monograms. Meydancikkale 2673-4. Müller -. SNG Berry 521 (same dies). Thompson 207. Attractively toned and boldly struck in high relief, a lovely example with a beautiful portrait and a fine pedigree. Very light marks, otherwise, extremely fine. From the collection of Jean P. Lambros, Hirsch XXIX, 9 November 1910, 198. Estimate: 2500 CHF |