KINGS OF THRACE. Lysimachos, 305-281 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 31 mm, 16.17 g, 12 h), Byzantion, circa 90-81. Diademed head of Alexander the Great to right with horn of Ammon over his ear. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ - ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ Athena seated left, holding Nike, crowning the king's name, in her right hand and leaning with her left arm on shield decorated with gorgoneion; behind, transverse spear; to inner left, monogram; on throne, BY; in exergue, ornamented trident to left. De Callataÿ, Group 3, p. 124. HGC 3.2, 1406. Marinescu -. Müller 197. Harshly cleaned and somewhat rough, otherwise, very fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Price realized | 220 CHF |
Starting price | 50 CHF |