KINGS OF THRACE. Lysimachos, 305-281 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 30 mm, 17.17 g, 4 h), Amphipolis, 288/7-282/1 BC. Diademed head of the deified Alexander the Great to right, with horn of Ammon over his ear. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ Athena seated to left on throne, holding Nike, crowning the king's name, in her right hand, and leaning her left elbow on her shield; behind her, transverse spear; in the inner field to left, kerykeion with its handle to right; in the outer right field, monogram of ΚΑ. Thompson 193. Toned and attractive. Nearly extremely fine.
Property of a Late Collector, and from the collection of A. Trampitsch (1893-1975), Vinchon 13 November 1986, 153.
Price realized | 1'700 CHF |
Starting price | 1'600 CHF |
Estimate | 2'000 CHF |