MYSIA, Kyzikos. Late 3rd-early 2nd centuries BC. AR Tetradrachm (34mm, 17.11 g, 12h). In the name and types of Lysimachos of Thrace. Near EF.

Keystone 17 – The W. Toliver Besson Collection
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Greek, 12h, Silver

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MYSIA, Kyzikos. Late 3rd-early 2nd centuries BC. AR Tetradrachm (34mm, 17.11 g, 12h). In the name and types of Lysimachos of Thrace. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon / Athena Nikephoros seated left, left arm resting on shield, spear behind; monogram to inner left and outer right; in exergue, long torch right. SNG BN 2550 (same dies); Müller 383. Toned. Near EF. Very rare.

From the W. Toliver Besson Collection. Ex Roger Liles Collection (Classical Numismatic Group 94, 18 September 2013), lot 453; Leu 38 (13 May 1986), lot 56.

The dating of this issue is based on the appearance of contemporary issues with different monograms in the 1952 Dniyé hoard (Seyrig, Trésors 5.12) and 1955 Diyarbakir hoard (ibid., 4.16), both of which were deposited in the early 2nd century BC.

Closing Date and Time: 22 July 2026 at 10:08:40 ET.



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