Lot 2011
Thracian Kingdom. Lysimachos. Gold Stater (8.42 g), as King, 306-281 BC. Pella, 286/5-282/1 BC. Diademed head of deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon. Reverse: [B]AΣIΛEΩΣ ΛYΣIMAΧOY, Athena seated left, holding Nike and resting elbow on shield at side, spear leaning against far shoulder; in inner left field, HP monogram. Thompson -; Müller 347. A beautiful example struck from the finest artistic dies. Fantastic portrait of Alexander the Great. NGC grade XF*; Strike: 4/5, Surface: 5/5. Fine style. Estimate Value $7,500 - UP
Ex Nomos 8 (22 October 2013), 67 (realized $14,250); Hess-Leu 22 (4 April 1963), 38.
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