Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich

Auction 138  –  18 - 19 May 2023

Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich, Auction 138

Greek, Roman and Byzantine Coins

Part 1: Th, 18.05.2023, from 2:30 PM CEST
Part 2: Fr, 19.05.2023, from 2:30 PM CEST
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Description

Kings of Thrace, Lysimachus 323-281 and posthumous issues.
Tetradrachm, Amphipolis circa 297-281, AR 17.08 g. Diademed head of the deified Alexander r., with horn of Ammon. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ – ΛΥΣΙΜΑXΟΥ Athena enthroned l., holding Nike and spear in r. hand and resting l. elbow on shield decorated with medusa; in inner l. field, monogram and in exergue, monogram. Thompson 211 var. (different monogram in exergue). Müller 544 var. (different monogram in exergue). Meydancikkale 2675 (this obverse die).
A portrait of excellent style struck in high relief and a lovely light
iridescent tone. Virtually as struck and almost Fdc

Ex Triton sale VIII, 2005, 262.

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Price realized 5'500 CHF
Starting price 4'000 CHF
Estimate 5'000 CHF
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