Nomos

Auction 21  –  21 November 2020

Nomos, Auction 21

Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Medieval and Modern Coins

Sa, 21.11.2020, from 4:00 PM CET
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Description

KINGS OF THRACE. Lysimachos, 305-281 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 31 mm, 17.00 g, 12 h), struck in an uncertain, probably Balkan, mint, circa 300-250. Diademed head of Alexander to right, with horn of Ammon over his ear. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ Athena seated to left on throne; behind, transverse spear; in the inner left field, monogram of ΣTP above a monogram of AΓ. Müller 522 var (same monograms but differently positioned). Thompson -. A very rare and nicely struck example, with an Alexander head of an elegantly made, fully Hellenistic style. Minor marks, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.

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Price realized 1'700 CHF
Starting price 600 CHF
Estimate 750 CHF
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