KINGS of THRACE, Macedonian. Lysimachos. 305-281 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28.5mm, 17.17 g, 1h). Uncertain mint. Early-mid 3rd century BC.CNG Feature Auction 117 Greek, Silver Sold For $ 6 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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KINGS of THRACE, Macedonian. Lysimachos. 305-281 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28.5mm, 17.17 g, 1h). Uncertain mint. Early-mid 3rd century BC. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon / Athena Nikephoros seated left, left arm resting on shield; transverse spear in background; ax(?) to inner left. Cf. HGC 3, 1750 for type; otherwise unpublished in the standard references. Lightly toned, underlying luster, trace deposits, light scratches on obverse, a few minor die breaks on reverse. EF. Very rare, none in CoinArchives or ANS photofile. |