Lot 2312
Kingdom of Thrace. Lysimachos, 323-281 BC. Gold Stater (8.48 g) minted at an as yet unknown mint, third century BC. Diademed head right of the deified Alexander the Great wearing the horn of Ammon above ear. Reverse: Athena Nikephoros enthroned left, holding Nike in her extended right hand, resting left elbow on shield with aegis; no monograms or symbols in field. Cf. Pozzi 2622; M. --
Well centered on a broad flan, with a remarkable sensitive portrait of Alexander the Great. Superb Extremely Fine.
The absence of monograms and symbols on this stater make complete attribution rest on style alone. While the reverse stylistic features are more akin to, say, Pella, the obverse elongation and provincial look point to a more far-flung origin. An important coin!
Estimated Value $8,000 - 9,000.
Ex CNG Sale 67, lot 502.
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