Description
Kingdom of Thrace, Lysimachos (306-281 BC).
Silver Tetradrachm, mint of Magnesia ad Meandrum, c. 297‑281 BC.
Obverse: 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, meander pattern in exergue.
(Thompson 111; Muller ‑).
Good Very Fine. Attractive tone.
Ex. CNG Electronic Auction 393 (15/03/2017) lot #17;
Ex. Dr. Lawrence D. Sporty Collection;
Ex. CNG Inventory 848501 (June 2009).
16.93g.