Description
Kingdom of Thrace.
Lysimachos (305-281 BC).
Silver Tetradrachm, mint of Lysimachaea, c. 297-281 BC.
Obverse: Diademed head of the deified Alexander the Great facing right, wearing the horn of Ammon.
Reverse: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ – ΛΥΣΙΜΑXΟΥ, Athena enthroned left, holding Nike, shield decorated with Medusa’s head resting against base of throne, spear behind, monogram to left and below throne.
(Thompson -; Muller -).
Extremely Fine. Beautiful portrait and attractively toned.
Ex. Sternberg (October 1977) Lot #73.