EASTERN EUROPE, Imitations of Lysimachos of Thrace. Early-mid 3rd century BC. Æ (20mm, 4.20 g, 11h). Good VF.

Electronic Auction 592
Lot: 12. Estimated: $ 200
Closing Date: Jul 30 2025 10:00 ET

Celtic, Bronze

Sold For $ 275. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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EASTERN EUROPE, Imitations of Lysimachos of Thrace. Early-mid 3rd century BC. Æ (20mm, 4.20 g, 11h). Helmeted head of Athena right / Lion advancing right; spearhead below. Cf. Müller 61-2; SNG Copenhagen 1149 for prototype. Earthen green patina. Good VF.

Ex Kirk Davis; Classical Numismatic Group 45 (18 March 1998), lot 13.

Although coins of this type are fairly common, and are widely thought to be the products of the Gauls who invaded Thrace after the death of Lysimachos, none of the standard Celtic coin references include them.

Closing Date and Time: 30 July 2025 at 10:03:40 ET.

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