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Lot 2443

Kingdom of Thrace. Lysimachos, 323-281 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.65 g) minted at Lysimachia, 297-281 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; in left field under Nike, lion's head left; monogram on throne. Thompson (Essays Robinson) 16. Struck in high relief; Choice Very Fine.

Lysimachia was the earliest of the mints of Lysimachos. Because of its importance, the city was rebuilt after a devastating earthquake c. 287 BC, close to when this tetradrachm was struck.
Estimated Value $400 - 500.

 
Realized $719



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