Lot 2012
Thracian Kingdom. Lysimachos. Silver Tetradrachm (17.12 g), as King, 306-281 BC. Lampsakos, ca. 297/6-282/1 BC. Diademed head of deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon. Reverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΛYΣIMAΧOY, Athena seated left, holding Nike and resting elbow on shield at side, spear leaning against far shoulder; in inner left field, monogram; in exergue, crescent. Thompson 49; Müller 399. A superb example struck in high relief and an impressive portrait of Alexander the Great. Boldly struck on a very broad flan. Old cabinet tone further adds to its appeal. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $3,000 - UP
Ex Dr. Patrick Tan Collection (NAC 96, 6 October 2016), 1058 (realized $9200); Nomos 2 (18 May 2010), 38; NAC 33 (6 April 2006), 134.
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