SINCONA Auction 41

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Ancient Coins

COINS OF THE GREEK WORLD KINGS OF THRACE

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Starting price 1,000 CHF
Result 1,500 CHF

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Description

KINGS OF THRACE. Tetradrachm 287/286. Obv. Head of deified Alexander the Great to r. with diadem and ram's horn. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ - ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ Athena with crested helmet and spear seated l., holding on her outstretched r. hand Nike crowning the king's name; l. elbow resting on shield decorated with Gorgoneion; in the outer l. field, herm, inner l. field, cult image, in exergue, monogram EY. 17.00 g. M. Thompson, The Mints of Lysimachus, Essays Robinson 179, 224 var. C. Arnold-Biucchi, Pergamene mint under Lysimachos, Studies Price 7, 17. Of excellent style and high relief on a large flan and well centred. Fine old patina. A most attractive coin. Some scratches on reverse. Extremely fine.

Details

Ex Auction Kurpfälzische Münzhandlung 11. Mannheim, Dec. 12, 1976. Lot 86.