Lot 25
Thracian Kingdom. Lysimachos. Silver Tetradrachm (17.10 g), as King, 306-281 BC. Lampsakos, ca. 297/6-282/1 BC. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon. Reverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΛYΣIMAΧOY, Athena seated left on throne without ornament, holding Nike and resting arm on shield set behind her; leaning against her far side, spear; in inner left field, HP monogram; in exergue, crescent. Thompson 47; SNG BN 2540-2. Magnificent high relief fine style portrait. Lightly toned. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $2,000 - UP
Peter Corcoran Collection, Ex Spink's Numismatic Circular (February 1997), 7.
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