Bithynia, Kios AR Tetradrachm. In the name and types of Lysimachos of Thrace. Circa 280-250 BC. Diademed head of the deified Alexander to right, with horn of Ammon / Athena Nikephoros seated to left, resting left arm on shield, transverse spear in background; BAΣIΛEΩΣ to right, ΛYΣIMAXOY crowned by Nike to left; club in outer left field, monogram in inner left field, bow in bowcase and monogram in exergue. Marinescu Issue 38, 135; Müller 410 (Erythrai); HGC 7, 555. 16.81g, 31mm, 11h.
Good Extremely Fine; perfectly centred on a broad flan, beautiful old cabinet tone with subtle hints of blue iridescence around devices.
From the inventory of a German dealer.
Price realized | 1'300 GBP |
Starting price | 900 GBP |
Estimate | 1'500 GBP |