Lot 3109
Thracian Kingdom. Lysimachos. Silver Tetradrachm (17.26 g), as King, 306-281 BC. Pella, ca. 286/5-282/1 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 outer left field, HP monogram; in outer right field, KAT monogram. Thompson 248; cf. Müller 353 (monogram position). Excellent metal. A superb example, fully lustrous and frosty, struck in high relief of the best style. NGC grade MS; Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. Fine style.
Estimated Value $5,000-UP.
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