KINGS OF THRACE. Lysimachos, 305-281 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 31 mm, 16.96 g, 11 h), Pergamon, 286-282. Diademed head of Alexander III to right, with horn of Ammon over his ear. Rev. Athena seated to left on throne, leaning her left elbow on her shield and holding Nike, crowning the king's name, in her right hand; behind, transverse spear with point below left; in the outer left field, herm; in the inner left field, pentagram over Μ. Arnold-Biucchi cf. 8-9 ( same obverse die ). Thompson 216. Beautifully toned and with a fine portrait in high relief. Minor marks, otherwise, extremely fine.
Property of a Late Collector, acquired from E. Page in 1986.
Price realized | 2'600 CHF |
Starting price | 1'800 CHF |
Estimate | 2'250 CHF |