Lot 4062
Kingdom of Thrace. Lysimachos, 323-281 BC. Gold Stater (8.52 g) minted possibly at Pella, 286-281 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, monogram. Cf. Thompson (Essays Robinson) 240 for a similar monogram; SNG Cop --; M. --. Beautiful, highly modeled portrait and fully lustrous. Destined for the finest of collections. Mint State.
A late lifetime issue, likely from the royal mint of Pella, which began striking coins under Lysimachos in 286 BC.
Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,000.
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| Realized $10,350 |
