THRACIAN KINGDOM. Lysimachus (305-281 BC). AR tetradrachm (30mm, 16.33 gm, 12h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 3/5, Fine Style. Pergamum, ca. 287/6-282 BC. Diademed head of deified Alexander III right, with horn of Ammon; K (die engraver's signature) below, dotted border / BAΣIΛEΩΣ / ΛYΣIMAXOY, Athena enthroned left, Nike in right hand crowning royal name, resting left arm on shield decorated with gorgoneion head boss, transverse spear beyond; herm left in outer left field, archaic xoanon (cult image) facing in inner left field, ΕΠ monogram in exergue. Thompson, Essays Robinson, 220 var. (monogram). Struck from beautiful, Fine Style dies. Incredible rainbow toning.

HID09801242017

© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

To the auctioneer's website