Leu Numismatik

Auction 16  –  19 October 2024

Leu Numismatik, Auction 16

Celtic, Greek, Roman and Byzantine Coins

Sa, 19.10.2024, from 2:00 PM CEST
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Description

KINGS OF THRACE. Lysimachos, 305-281 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 31 mm, 17.36 g, 12 h), Lampsakos, circa 297/6-282/1. 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, monogram; in exergue, crescent left. Meydancikkale 2612-3. Müller 399. Thompson 49. Very well centered and of beautiful style. A few minor marks, otherwise, good very fine.

From a European collection, formed before 2005.

An interesting detail about this coin is that the beaded border on the obverse creates the illusion of a radiate border, similar to the incuse coins from Magna Graecia of the 6th and early 5th centuries BC.

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Price realized 2'200 CHF
Starting price 600 CHF
Estimate 750 CHF
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