| Roma Numismatics Ltd > Auction XXX | Auction date: 21 March 2024 |
| Lot number: 180 Price realized: 3,200 GBP (Approx. 4,054 USD / 3,732 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: Kings of Thrace, Lysimachos AR Tetradrachm. Sestos, circa 299-296 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; BΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ to right, ΛΥΣΙΜΑXΟΥ crowned by Nike to left, axe(?) to inner left field. Cf. Thompson 28 (axe, not plated); Müller -; HGC 3.2 1750 corr. (unlisted mint); Roma, E-29, 120 (same dies). 17.21g, 30mm, 2h. Good Extremely Fine; minor die breaks on rev., struck from dies of wonderful style. Exceedingly Rare; only one other example on CoinArchives, none in the ANS photofile. Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Auction 117, 19 May 2021, lot 81 (hammer: USD 6,500). Estimate: 3750 GBP |  |
